Passion fruit is a popular tropical fruit. Scientific name of Passion fruit is Passiflora edulis. It belongs to the family of Passifloraceae. Passion fruits may be consumed in several ways. A detailed account of various food uses of passion fruits is given below:

Fresh Fruits: Fresh fruits are easy to consume by cutting it open and adding sugar to the fruit pulp to make it sweeter.

Passion Fruit Pulp: Fruit pulp may be used in fruit salads or in beverages. It is used for making desserts with yoghurt or milk.

Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate: A natural fruit concentrate can be prepared from passion fruit juice after removing the seeds and straining the juice once or twice to remove all impurities. It is used for making soft drinks or for mixing with other fruit juices.

Passion Fruit Syrup: Fruit juice is boiled to a thick consistency to make syrup which is used for making candies, ice cream, desserts, cocktails, sauce etc.

Passion Fruit Jam and Jelly: Seeded fruit pulp is used to make jelly, jam, and various types of candies.

Health Benefits of Passion Fruits: Passion fruits are rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is good for human body. High fiber foods is good for weight loss as they take long time to get digested and also make you feel full for a long period of time. High fiber food aids in digestion, cures constipation, lowers blood cholesterol, cleanses the gastrointestinal tract and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes and colorectal cancer. Passion fruits are an excellent source of plant-based sugars. These fruits also contain important minerals like iron, phosphorus and potassium in good amounts. Iron is important in hemoglobin production. Potassium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in lowering blood pressure. Passion fruits are good source of Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant vitamin and Vitamin A, which is essential for eye health.

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