Markets Flooded With Seasonal Fruit 'pomegranate' To Attract Buyers In Twin Cities

On the arrival of winter season, pomegranate has flooded the markets in twin cities where people throng stalls to buy the available variety to enjoy the taste of this seasonal fruit.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Nov, 2018 ) :On the arrival of winter season, pomegranate has flooded the markets in twin cities where people throng stalls to buy the available variety to enjoy the taste of this seasonal fruit. A report aired by a private news channel said , the sharp drop in temperature in the twin cities has led to a hike in the sale of pomegranate and increase in the number of sale points in twin cities.

According to shopkeepers, the demand of pomegranate most favorite item of winter had been increased manifold and its fruit shops in different areas were crowded with customers. Men, women and children bought the seasonal fruit from vendors, shops and carts as it is full of nutrients and minerals.

Various kinds of pomegranate including Chamman , Quetta ,Peshawri and Afghanistan and others were being sold at stalls, they added.

Sikandar Ali , a pomegranate merchant said that its consumption multiplies in winter, which was evident from a dramatic surge in their sale due to its demand.

He said that people even enjoyed the juice of pomegranate and made many other winter delights.

Noman while sharing his experience said that it was the best fruit in winter not only for the adults but also for the children. It is the best choice to fill deficiency of iron and works amazingly in treatment of different illnesses, he said.

Another customer, Shakeel Javed said that he eat pomegranate usually after lunch as it is suggested by health experts to gain more benefits of it. Counting benefits of the most appealing fruit of the season, he said it prevents heart diseases rich of vitamins C, it helps in the digestion of food and it is beneficial for the skin and hair.

A shopkeeper at vegetable market lover said that the demand of it has increased due to its deliciousness.

A pomegranate lover Asad said that Dasi pomegranate is sweet in taste while Qandhari is citric which is good for liver and heart patients.