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Pomegranates are often referred to as one of nature’s “superfoods.” They are high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium and have significant antioxidant properties. Pomegranate seeds, which can be used to make delicious sauces and reductions, also make delightful decorations on salads and ice cream.

But getting to the seeds can be tricky, because they are buried in the fruit’s white pulp. One traditional method for getting at them has been to cut the pomegranate in half and soak it in water until the seeds fall out, but this can be time-consuming and messy.

I recently discovered the Seed-Out, which bills itself as the “60-second pomegranate deseeder”—and it really is that fast! Simply slice your pomegranate in half, score the edge a few times, and place it, cut side down, on the device. Tap the top and sides of the fruit with a heavy spoon, and—voilà!—the seeds fall through. A quick dip in a bowl of water will allow any pulpy membrane to float to the surface so it can be skimmed off. Available in grocery stores, or at seedout.com; $3, plus shipping and handling.

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