Lentils paired with sweet and tart pomegranate arils (seeds) is a fine start to the Jewish New Year. Pomegranates are symbolic on Rosh Hashanah because the fruit is said to contain 613 arils, each ...

Yes, the seeds, also called arils, are the edible part of a pomegranate. The seeds are high in antioxidants , which help fight inflammation. They’re also high in fiber and potassium.

Pomegranate seeds are safe to eat and are a good source of many vitamins and nutrients. People may also refer to pomegranate seeds as arils. Share on Pinterest Jeremy Pawlowski/Stocksy The white ...

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.

Gently pop and peel the pomegranate seeds out. ... Transfer pomegranate arils to an airtight container (a zip-top bag with the air squeezed out will work), and refrigerate for 5–7 days.

By Katie Workman. For The Associated Press. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated Oct. 2 to 4 this year and has many wonderful foods associated with it.