The sweet and sour taste of pomegranate paste makes it valuable in oriental cuisine. Reddish brown syrup made from pomegranate juice is sweet-sour and thick. The molasses from pomegranates is a rich source of vitamins B1, B5, B3, and B6. As an energy producer, thiamin assists enzymes that are essential for the cardiovascular, muscular, and nervous systems to function. The digestive and nervous systems can be helped by Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3. Middle Easterners use this ingredient to enhance the flavors of sauces and dressings as well as to braise meat and fish. Pomegranate paste marinates chicken "On the Grill". Sweet and sour Christmas cookies or homemade Christmas biscuits can be smeared with it.
