Pomegranate variety and pomegranate plant part, relevance from bioactive point of view: a review

Abstract Pomegranate ( Punica granatum L.) belongs to the Punicaceae plant family. It is an important fruit due its nutritional and medicinal properties. Pomegranates are widely distributed around world and, therefore, have a broad genetic diversity, resulting in differences their phytochemical composition. The scientific community has focused on positive health effects of pomegranate as whole, but different varieties rarely been compared according bioactive compounds bioactivity. This review aims provide holistic overview current knowledge bioactivity trees, with emphasis differentiating both parts. intends general organized accumulated pomegranates, identification most varieties, potential consumption pathways seeks present gaps guide future research.