Acco – The Ruby Red
Acco is quite different from Assaria. Open one up and you will immediately notice the deep ruby-red seeds and their rich colour.
It is a more complex flavour pomegranate, with a little more acidity than Assaria, giving it a fuller, more pronounced flavour as well as being an incredible fruit to impart colour to dishes and smoothies.
The colour is not just for show. The deep red pigmentation comes from naturally occurring anthocyanins, a group of plant compounds studied for their antioxidant properties.
Acco is particularly good for fresh eating, but its rich colour also makes it excellent for juicing, cocktails, desserts and adding a splash of colour to savoury dishes.
An early-season variety that brings plenty of colour and flavour to the table.
We only have around 15 of these trees, planted at the end of 2024, this is the first year that they have blessed us with a crop of stunning and vibrant pomegranates in very limited numbers.
|
Characteristic |
Assaria |
Acco |
|
Skin colour |
Yellow with pink blush |
Red to deep red |
|
Aril (or pearls) colour |
Pale pink / salmon |
Deep ruby red |
|
Appearance |
Delicate and translucent |
Rich, intensely coloured |
|
Flavour |
Delicate and super sweet |
Deeper and Bittersweet |
|
Seed texture |
Very soft |
Soft to moderately firm |
|
Juice colour |
Light pink |
Deep red |
|
Anthocyanins |
Present; lower measured level in one comparison |
Higher measured level in one comparison |
|
Polyphenols Antioxidants |
Very good source, slightly lower than Acco in a 2017-19 study |
Highest readings in the study, an antioxidant super powerhouse! |
Within Portugal and Germany:
Flat rate of €4.99 for all weights
Rest of EU:
Under 6 kg — €5.99
6 kg plus — €14.99
Enjoy free delivery within 30 km of Sugar Valley in Silves!
For locations beyond, any additional delivery charges will be calculated at checkout.
Please note this does not apply to large items such as orange trees, these are for collection only.
Please email orders@sugarvalley.pt to arrange local deliveries within 30 km or for collection from Sugar Valley or 64711 Erbach in Germany.
Flat rate of €4.99 for all weights
Rest of EU:
Under 6 kg — €5.99
6 kg plus — €14.99
Enjoy free delivery within 30 km of Sugar Valley in Silves!
For locations beyond, any additional delivery charges will be calculated at checkout.
Please note this does not apply to large items such as orange trees, these are for collection only.
Please email orders@sugarvalley.pt to arrange local deliveries within 30 km or for collection from Sugar Valley or 64711 Erbach in Germany.
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