Passion fruit
Originally from South America, passion fruits have the form of brown and purple berries the a size of a chicken egg. Initially smooth, the peel wrinkles and decays after harvesting, however, it does not affect the quality of the fruit. The edible part of passion fruit is its yellow and brown, jelly-like pulp.
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Yellow fruits are usually larger though the scarlet variety is more valued for its sweeter and richer flavour.
Passion fruit is rich in vitamins B, A, C, E and K. It contains also plenty of mineral salts, proteins and fibre.
This fruit has a positive effect on the heart, blood pressure, prevents muscle cramps and has disinfecting properties.
Passion fruits are consumed raw together with pits. They area a great addition to ice-cream, yoghurt or cocktails. The pulp is known for its refreshing, sweet and sour taste. Passion fruit oil is successfully used in the cosmetic industry.