{"id":18293,"date":"2026-10-05T17:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?p=18293"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T17:08:08","slug":"18293","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/2026\/10\/05\/18293\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the Facts Passion Fruit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Know the Facts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Passion Fruit<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Passion fruit is defined as a small tropical fruit, characterized by its round to oval shape, yellow or dark purple color, and a juicy interior filled with numerous seeds. It is consumed fresh or as juice and is known for its health benefits and flavor enhancement in other fruit juices.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Appearance and Varieties<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Shape and Size: Round or oval, ranging from plum to grapefruit size.<\/div>\n
\u25cf Skin: Leathery and smooth when unripe, turning wrinkled and dull when fully ripe.<\/div>\n
\u25cf Common Types: Purple passion fruit has a dark violet shell, while the yellow variety is larger and brighter. Other types include Banana Passion Fruit, Sweet Granadilla, Giant Granadilla, Water Lemon, Maypop, Bush Passion Fruit.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Taste and Culinary Uses<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Flavor Profile: A bold balance of sweet and tart, with aromatic notes resembling citrus, guava, melon, and pineapple.<\/div>\n
\u25cf Inside the Fruit: Filled with aromatic, yellowish pulp and numerous crunchy edible tiny black seeds.<\/div>\n
\u25cf How to Eat: Sliced open raw to scoop out the edible seeds and juicy pulp with a spoon<\/div>\n
\u25cf Culinary Applications: Used in juices, smoothies, jams, syrups, cocktails, and as a tart topping for desserts like cheesecake.<\/div>\n
\u25cf Nutrition: High in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Source:<\/div>\n
https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/…\/food-science\/passion-fruit<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/r8kKiKhO9Js?si=ZPkIu7mircL8EoMc<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/bmMmQY9otXU?si=COQqy2ZelL5EHUPB<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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