The Purple Passion Fruit

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit resembles the pomegranate fruit. The fruit grows on a climbing vine and it's leaves are a deep green glossy color. The flowers are white petals with purple at the base. These flowers are very fragrant. The passion fruit is grown in a warm environment with sun and shade. The fruit is a native to Brazil. You can find passion fruit at the market all year long. They are grown in Hawaii, Florida, and California. Inside the passion fruit contains many seeds that are edible. These seeds are an excellant source of fiber. The passion fruit is very nutritious and contains, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and ascorbic acid. The passion fruit containd vitamins A and C. Passion fruit may be eaten fresh or cooked for sauces. The flavor of the passion fruit resembles guava. This fruit is enjoyed all over the world. In Africa it is mixed with milk. In Costa Rica there is passion fruit wine. The passion fruit juice can be mixed with other juices such as pineapple or orange.