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Egyptian 116 pomegranate — the sweet early cultivar for Uzbek retail.
Why this page exists
"116" (or "Assiouty 116") is an Egyptian pomegranate cultivar known for high aril sweetness (Brix 16–18), bright red arils, and slightly earlier maturity than Wonderful. Complements Wonderful in a retail programme.
Required sections
- Cultivar spec — 116, Brix 16–18, aril red-bright, softer rind, 200–450 g fruit.
- Packaging — 4.5 kg / 5 kg carton, foam nets.
- Season — Aug → Dec (Egypt); earlier than Wonderful.
- Routing — Mersin TIR for early-season retail · Sea Aktau for FCL.
- Reefer setpoint +5 to +7 °C, RH 90–95%.
Required FAQs
- Q: Which is sweeter — Wonderful or 116? A: 116 is noticeably sweeter (Brix 16–18 vs Wonderful 15–17) with softer rind and slightly shorter shelf life. Wonderful is firmer, tart-sweet, retail-cosmetic-uniform. Retail buyers often run both as a good-better programme.
Internal links
- → /products/pomegranates-wonderful/
- → /insights/wonderful-vs-116-pomegranate/
Translation notes
Protect: "116", Brix, HS 081090.
Content-brief source
- content/uzbek-import-statistics.md §3