Passion Fruit

Description

Tropical vine fruit with a hard yellow or purple shell containing aromatic seeds and pulp. Famous for its intense, tart flavor and calming properties.

Benefits

Rich in Vitamin C, fiber, and Vitamin A. Contains alkaloids with mild sedative properties, helping with anxiety and insomnia.

History and Origins

Native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. The flower was named "Passion Flower" by missionaries who saw symbols of the Crucifixion of Christ in its anatomy. Brazil is the world's largest producer and consumer.

Fun Facts

A wrinkly passion fruit is not bad—it's actually sweeter! In Brazil, "Maracujina" is slang for a calm person, because the fruit is a natural sedative. The "Passion Fruit Mousse" is a national dessert.

What are the varieties of Passion Fruit?

Varieties: Yellow Passion Fruit (sour, large), Purple Passion Fruit (sweeter, smaller), and Sweet Passion Fruit (eaten like an apple).

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