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Passion fruit is a good source of nutrients, especially fibre, vitamin C, iron and provitamin A.
Usually iron from plants is not absorbed very well by the body. In contrast, the iron in passion fruit comes with vitamin C, which is known to increase iron absorption
In one study, passion fruit was found to be richer in antioxidants than many other tropical fruits, including banana, lychee, mango, papaya and pineapple.
- Provides essential nutrients
- Rich in antioxidants
- A good source of fibre
- Low glycaemic index
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Strengthens the immune system
- Supports heart health
- Reduces anxiety
There are yellow varieties of passion fruit as well as purple or red ones. The size of the fruits varies from about the size of a plum to the size of a grapefruit. The pulp itself is yellow-orange in colour. There are various types that vary in size and colour. Purple and yellow varieties are the most commonly found:
Passiflora edulis: These are small round or oval-shaped fruits with purple skin.
Passiflora flavicarpa: This species is round or oval with a yellow shell and is usually slightly larger than the purple variety.
Passion fruit is very versatile and can be used in many ways. This fruit can be cut in half and eaten with a spoon. Use a serrated knife to avoid crushing the fruit. Then eat the fruit inside with a spoon. Passion fruit can be eaten on its own or added to drinks, desserts, salads and yoghurt.
It is important to recognise whether a passion fruit is ripe or not. The way to do this is by the colour and texture of its skin. An unripe passion fruit is green and hard, with a smooth skin. If you wait, it will ripen in a few days. When the skin starts to wrinkle slightly, it is ready to eat.
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