The BIOPRODUCTS_EU programme
The BioPom action
The BIOPRODUCTS_EU programme is being implemented by the Farmers’ Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers of Agios Athanasios, Drama (in short, Agios Athanasios ASOP) with the aim of raising awareness and informing consumers and producers about the Organic Products produced in Europe, specialising in organic pomegranate juice. The programme aims to ensure safe products grown in compliance with the European Food Safety Regulations.
BIOPRODUCTS_EU emphasises the environmental sustainability of the cultivation of organic products and organic pomegranate juice, highlighting their beneficial role in climate change and the environment.
Organic PomegranateJuice
The juice of the European organic pomegranate is produced in Greece from pomegranates of the Wonderful variety that are cultivated from October to April, with special care, by experienced organic farmers. The Wonderful variety is the most widespread variety worldwide and consists of large fruits with a sweet-sour taste.
Organic farming
European organic pomegranates, which are the basis for the production of pomegranate juice in Greece, are grown using organic farming methods that exploit the mechanisms of nature itself.
Organic pomegranate The history
Since antiquity, the pomegranate has been historically associated with the Egyptian, Roman and other important civilisations, as well as with religious traditions as evidenced by references in the Old Testament, the Koran and the Babylonian Talmud. Extensive references to the pomegranate are also present in the texts of Greek and Persian mythology.
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Recipes
Pomegranate smoothie
Put all ingredients in the blender and beat well until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
Place the drink in glasses and then store in the refrigerator.
The drink is served chilled, garnished with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.
Hummus with beetroot and pomegranate
In a blender, beat the garlic until finely chopped. Add the beets, chickpeas and pomegranate juice and mash until melted. Add the tahini and olive oil and continue until the mixture becomes homogeneous. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, pour a little olive oil and garnish with the pomegranate seeds.
Grilled chicken with pumpkin and pomegranate molasses
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Wash the chicken legs wearing glovesand put them in a non-stick pan. Add half a cup of water and cook over medium heat until they soften. Transfer the legs to a pot and place the broth from the pan in a cup. Pour half of the olive oil into the pot and sauté the chicken legs on all sides. Sauté the pumpkin for 10 minutes and transfer all the ingredients to a baking tray.
On top, add the rosemary, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken broth, the remaining oil and the pomegranate molasses in a saucepan until caramelised.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and pumpkin in the baking tray and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
Serve with a sprinkle of parsley.
Homemade pomegranate molasses
For one cup: Pour the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Lower the heat and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. Pour the mixture into a sterilised jar and store in the refrigerator for 6 months.
Pomegranate face scrub
Mix the pomegranate seeds with the sugar and dissolve them well with a spoon. Add the avocado oil and mix. Apply with gentle circular movements on the face and rinse your face with cool water.
Pomegranate moisturising mask
Mix all ingredients and apply the mask on your face for 5-10 minutes, then remove it with cold water.
Pomegranate anti-ageing mask
Mix all ingredients well and apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes. Remove it with cold water.
Skin whitening with pomegranate
Mix the pomegranate juice with the olive oil and apply locally to the problem areas (spots, skin patches).
