Various primary studies have been conducted into possible health benefits derived from drinking pomegranate juice,[1] but there is no good evidence to suggest any effect in blood pressure management,[2] glucose and insulin management,[3] or heart disease.[4]
Pomegranate juice was marketed byPOM Wonderful, a pomegranate products manufacturer. As of September 2010, the company and its principals were the subjects of afalse advertising complaint by theFederal Trade Commission (FTC).[6] In May 2012, after a hearing, the administrative law judge issued an opinion upholding certain false advertising allegations in the FTC's complaint—based on implied as opposed to express claims—and finding for POM Wonderful on other points.[7] As of May 24, 2012[update], POM Wonderful's action in the U.S. District Court was pending consideration.[8][needs update]
Pomegranate molasses is afruit syrup made from pomegranate juice, notsugarcane-derivedmolasses. It is areduction from the juice of a tart variety of pomegranate, evaporated to form a thick, dark red liquid. It is used in multipleMiddle Eastern cuisines.[9]
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