Passion Fruit

Did You Know

• The fruit is both eaten and juiced. Passionfruit juice is often added to other juices to enhance the aroma.
  

• Passionfruit is so called because it’s one of the many species of passion flower, leading to the English translation of the Latin genus name, Passiflora.
  

• Passionfruit’s skin is smooth, yet dimple and at peak maturity can be heavily wrinkled. The skin’s color varies with hues of dark purple and red. Below the skin is a cottony white peel.
  

• There are several varieties of passionfruit but the two main commercial types on the market today are the purple passionfruit and yellow passionfruit.
  

• In the late 1800s, passionfruit were found to be growing in the coastal areas of Australia then soon after made their way to Hawaii with seeds brought over from Australia.

Health Benefits

• Vitamin A is linked to benefits in eye health, including the prevention of macular degeneration, cataracts, and night blindness. Furthermore, the high antioxidant content of passion fruit is helpful in reducing wrinkles, and promotes the proper functioning of membranes throughout the body, including the skin, to keep it hydrated and glowing!
  

• Passion fruit contains vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, fiber, and protein. The percentages of many of the vitamins and minerals are surprisingly high,
  

• If you eat a one serving of passion fruit daily, you can satisfy one-quarter of your potassium needs.
  

• Passion fruit has a significant number of antioxidants, which help to enhance the body’s immunity. It is unknown to most people until modern times that the immune-strengthening property is due to the presence of vitamin C, carotene, and cryptoxanthin.
  

• Passion fruit is a rich source of minerals including iron, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus; it is a very important fruit for increasing bone mineral density and bone strength.

*Disclaimer: Please seek professional medical advice for a diet that fits your needs.