Many people usually find it troublesome to spit out pomegranate seeds when eating pomegranates, so they will swallow the pomegranate seeds directly, because many people know that pomegranate seeds are actually edible, and they eat a lot of them. There are many benefits, but many people still find it difficult to digest pomegranate seeds. Can pomegranate seeds be digested? What kind of pomegranate seeds can be digested?

1. Can pomegranate seeds be digested?

Some components of pomegranate seeds can be digested but some cannot.

The composition of pomegranate seeds determines that some components of pomegranate seeds can be digested, while others cannot. For example, the protein, fat, and soluble fiber in pomegranate seeds can be digested, while the insoluble fiber and Lignin is completely indigestible.

2. What kind of pomegranate is suitable for digestion?

Soft seed pomegranate is suitable for digestion.

Pomegranate seed powder There are differences in ingredients between hard-seeded pomegranates and soft-seeded pomegranates. Hard-seeded pomegranates have a high lignin content and are more difficult to digest. Therefore, if you want to eat pomegranate seeds, it is best to choose soft-seeded pomegranates. , the lignin content of soft-seeded pomegranates is lower, and the intersection of particles is softer.

3. How to eat and digest pomegranate seeds

(1) Chew the pomegranate seeds completely. After eating, the stomach acid can directly contact the pomegranate seeds. The internal components of the pomegranate seeds can be digested.

(2) Make juice for consumption

At the same time, you can also add water to the pomegranate seeds and directly use a soymilk machine to make pomegranate juice. The pomegranate seeds have been completely ground, and you can drink pomegranate juice at this time. It can completely digest the digestible part of pomegranate seeds.

4. How many pomegranate seeds can you eat in a day?

Do not eat more than half a pomegranate in a day.

The lignin content in pomegranate seeds is very high. If you eat too much, a large amount of lignin and insoluble fiber will accumulate in the intestines, which may easily lead to indigestion. In addition, people with poor digestive function should consume less pomegranate seeds to avoid physical discomfort.

5. What nutrients do pomegranate seeds have?

The nutritional composition of pomegranate seeds is 20.29% fat, 13.62% protein, 11.5% water, collagen, soluble and insoluble dietary ingredients Fiber, lignin, and also contains some tannins, flavonoids, pomegranate polyphenols, vitamins, minerals and other ingredients. Pomegranate seed protein is very rich in amino acid composition and also contains the essential amino acid threonine.