Chilling injury: Discoloration of white segment
Symptoms
External symptoms include brown discoloration (scald) of the skin, pitting, and increased susceptibility to decay. Internal symptoms include brown discoloration of the white segments separating the arils and pale color (loss of red color) of the arils.
Cause
Exposure to temperatures below 5°C (41°F) during storage and transport for longer than 4 weeks.
Control
Avoid exposure of pomegranates to temperatures below 5°C (41°F).