Why does my pomegranate taste like nail polish?

They are also bad if they smell like nail polish remover (acetone), or alcohol, a result from yeasts breaking down sugars from the fruit. Pom Wonderful says it’s not normal for the seeds to smell like acetone, but it does happen (twitter). Throw them away and get a refund.

What are pomegranate seeds supposed to taste like?

Pomegranate arils taste a lot like cranberries—fairly tart with a bit of sweetness underneath.

How do you know if pomegranate seeds are bad?

If the seeds are red but the pith is a bit brown around the edges, it is OK to use the seeds. But if the seeds are a brownish color and appear soft and mushy, you’ll have to throw them away.

Can you get sick from fermented pomegranate seeds?

Boy gets sick from fermented pomegranate seeds. MILWAUKEE (WITI) — It’s easy to find prepackaged fruit when you’re cruising through the grocery store, and many parents find it perfectly safe to serve to their children. A Milwaukee mom says her 11-year-old son got sick after eating some prepackaged pomegranate seeds.

Are pomegranate seeds supposed to be crunchy?

They’re called arils, and they’re full of delicious, nutritious sweet-tart juice surrounding a small white crunchy seed. You can eat the whole arils including the fiber-rich seeds, or spit out the seeds if you prefer- it’s your choice!

Should pomegranate seeds be refrigerated?

Tips for Storage Pomegranate keeping quality is similar to that of apples. They should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Whole fruit can be refrigerated and will keep as long as 2 months. Fresh seeds or juice will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Are you supposed to swallow or spit pomegranate seeds?

It’s easiest to eat pomegranate seeds in conjunction with the arils. It’s completely safe to chew and swallow the seeds along with the juicy arils. Instead, you can spit them out as you would when eating seeded watermelons or citrus fruits.

Do pomegranate seeds taste sour?

Depending on the variety and degree of ripeness, the seeds of the pomegranate can vary in taste from only a little sour (similar to ripe cherries) to fairly sharp (similar to uncooked cranberries). They can be enjoyed straight by simply eating the seeds, in any of a number of pomegranate-derived goods, or as a juice.

Is OK to eat pomegranate seeds?

Pomegranate seeds are different from the arils, which are the sweet, juice-filled pulps that this fruit is known for. The seeds themselves appear to be perfectly edible. They are a good source of antioxidants, insoluble fiber, and punicic acid.

Why is my pomegranate juice fizzy?

The fizz is likely the result of carbon dioxide being produced by yeast eating the sugars in the grape juice; this is the same process that carbonates beer or sparkling wines.