Golden Passion Fruit
Golden Passion Fruit
Granadilla
Scientific name: Passiflora ligularis
Considered by many as the best of the passion fruits. Its color varies from dark purple to yellow-orange, with small light spots depending on the variety. Its flavor is described as sweet and sour-sweet.
The fruit has a round oval shape and ends in a 2-3 cm stem. It is 6-8 cm long and 5.5-8 cm in diameter.
Considered by many to be the best of the passion fruits. Its color varies from dark purple to yellow-orange, with a few small light spots depending on the variety. Its flavor is described as sweet and sour-sweet. Inside its hard, smooth, waxy skin, enclosed in a membranous sac, is a very aromatic and gelatinous pulp composed of about 250 small edible seeds, dark brown or black.
The Granadilla is very similar in appearance to the passion fruit, but they differ in several aspects. The tip of the Granadilla ends in a small stem, not so in the case of passion fruit. The seeds of the granadilla are enveloped in a transparent greenish, jelly-like pulp, while the passion fruit has orange pulp. The shell of the passion fruit is much harder and does not wrinkle when ripe. But the biggest difference is in the taste: although the unmistakable aroma of passion fruit can be recognized in the taste of the granadilla, the latter is much sweeter and its crunchy seeds are edible.
100 grams of edible part of passion fruit = 46 Kcal; 86 grams of water; 1.1 grams of protein; 11.6 grams of carbohydrates: 0.3 grams of fiber. The Granadilla is rich in phosphorus and vitamin C, it is a fruit with a moderate calorie content. It is a fruit with diuretic and digestive properties. The infusion of the leaves of the plant is used to control fever and typhoid.
Among its properties are large amounts of vitamins such as A, B2, C, E and K, and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, among others. It helps regulate high blood pressure and is ideal for treating gastrointestinal ulcers and reflux. In the same way, its peel has properties to relieve stomach looseness. In addition, it strengthens the immune system and is conducive to improve anxiety and insomnia.
It regulates altered digestive functions, helps to replenish lost liquids and fights acidity. It is healthy for the stomach due to its high content of nicotinic acid, which belongs to the B complex family, and keeps in good condition the tissues and mucous membranes of the digestive system.
It reduces blood cholesterol, avoids the formation of clots, prevents strokes, myocardial infarctions, prevents arteriosclerosis. It keeps the skin in good condition, prevents colon cancer. It is a natural tranquilizer that induces sleep. The vitamin C it contains makes it a powerful antioxidant that improves the skin, helps eliminate free radicals that cause aging. The fiber that this fruit provides cleanses the colon wall, helps to eliminate waste materials and fights obesity.
The Granadilla is used to make jams, jellies, concentrate, pulp, frozen juice. The juice, highly appreciated for its flavor and aroma, is made from the refined pulp, extracted after refrigerating the fruit. For its aroma, the flower of the passion fruit is used in the elaboration of perfumes. It is mainly consumed fresh; it is an ideal fruit for snacking because it is easy to eat and carry. The pulp can be mixed with ice cream, yogurt, added to cocktails, fruit and vegetable salads.
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