Purple Passion Fruit (500g)

Description

If the banana is the "only fruit of love," the passion fruit is the fruit of passion. And we don't say this with such conviction simply because, in certain cultures, it's believed that eating a passion fruit will make you fall in love with the first person you meet. But rather because this succulent fruit, which belongs to the Passiflora genus, comes from the passion flower plant.

With a simultaneously sweet and sour flavor and an unmistakable aroma, passion fruit is a fruit packed with vitamins and health benefits.

The purple passion fruit is from New Zealand, and the yellow variety is from Hawaii. Both have a similar flavor, but the purple variety tends to be less acidic and juicier than the yellow.

Benefits of passion fruit purple

• Excellent source of vitamin C and A (provides almost 70% of the daily dose);

• It is rich in potassium, calcium and iron;

• It is a good energy stimulant, thanks to the B vitamins that ensure a constant energy level;

• Contains antioxidants that eliminate free radicals, often responsible for the emergence of cancer cells;

• Its seeds are also an excellent source of fiber.

How to consume

Cut the fruit lengthwise and, using a spoon, scoop out the seeds encased in pulp. Choose passion fruit pulp over juice.

Crushed passion fruit seeds add an exotic touch and help add texture to any recipe.

Nutritional value 

Conservation suggestion

Before ripening, store them in a dry, airy place.

If they are already ripe, you can keep them in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.

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Product of Portugal

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