Passion Fruit

Scientific Binomial Name: Passiflora edulis

Selection Information

Other Names:

Granadilla

Usage:

eaten out of hand, desserts, juice, ice cream, syrup, garnish, with yogurt, soft drink flavoring

Selection:

Good-quality Passion fruit has very old-looking skin. The underlying shell remains hard, but the skin will be brown, shriveled and may even have spots of mold on it. This will not hurt the quality of the product.

Avoid:

Avoid product that is soft. Mold is okay - it can be wiped off.

Seasonal Information

Available February to July from New Zealand; May to July from Florida; and July to March from California.

Passion Fruit Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 236g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 3%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 66mg 3%

Total Carbohydrate 55g 18%

Dietary Fiber 25g 98%

Sugars 26g

Protein 5g

Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 118%

Calcium 3% Iron 21%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Passion Fruit is low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Passion Fruit Tips & Trivia

The flower of the passion fruit is believed by some to symbolize the nails and thorns of the Crucifixion. It was named by Spanish missionaries.