aril
Fleshy seed coat
An aril is a fleshy outer covering that wraps around certain seeds, often brightly colored to attract animals that disperse the seed.
The red coating on a yew seed is an aril, as is the lacy membrane around a nutmeg—the spice mace.
Pomegranate arils are the juicy, edible seed casings.
Many-seeded red fruit
- lycheeFragrant Asian stonefruit
- longanSmall tropical stone fruit
- rambutanHairy-skinned tropical fruit
- mangosteenTropical fruit, white segments
ackee · nutmeg · passion fruit · durian · tamarind · fleshy · juicy · sweet
Outer embryo casing
- testaOuter seed integument
- integumentNatural outer covering
- ovuleUnfertilized seed structure
- hilumSeed's umbilical mark
placenta · endosperm · embryo · cotyledon · raphe · caruncle · seed dispersal · outgrowth
Edible fruit interior bits
- garnishDecorative food topping
- toppingFood's finishing layer
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- yogurtFermented milk product
dessert · juice · syrup · molasses · relish · cocktail · smoothie · plating
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
vitamin C · iron · folate · anti-inflammatory · heart health · nutrient-dense
pomegranate
Many-seeded red fruit
mangosteen · ackee · nutmeg · passion fruit · durian · tamarind · fleshy · juicy · sweet · tangy
seedcoat
Outer embryo casing
- testaOuter seed integument
- integumentNatural outer covering
- ovuleUnfertilized seed structure
hilum · placenta · endosperm · embryo · cotyledon · raphe · caruncle · seed dispersal · outgrowth
pomegranate seeds
Edible fruit interior bits
yogurt · dessert · juice · syrup · molasses · relish · cocktail · smoothie · plating · presentation
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
potassium · vitamin C · iron · folate · anti-inflammatory · heart health · nutrient-dense