Passion fruit is a healthy exotic fruit. Brazil is considered its homeland, but today passionfruit is also grown in Australia and Africa. The fruits are distinguished by their specific taste and unusual appearance.
Passion fruit - exotic fruit
Passion fruit is an exotic fruit of a tropical liana. This type of vine is called passionflower. Passion fruit in appearance is somewhat reminiscent of a giant plum. Fruits are yellow or purple in color, reaching 6 to 12 cm in length. There are up to 400 varieties of passion fruit around the world, so exotic fruits can vary greatly in appearance and taste. Some varieties of fruits can be eaten whole, but there are also those in which only the pulp is edible, and the skin is poisonous.
Passion fruit is grown mainly for juice. Fruits spoil quickly, so there are difficulties in transportation and on the shelves of shops you can see tropical fruits of the most "mature" varieties.
There are fresh fruits on sale, as well as canned or frozen. Fresh passionfruit is the healthiest. All vitamins are stored in it. The fruit is cut in half and the pulp is eaten with a spoon. There are many small seeds in the pulp, or, as they are also called, seeds. They are edible and very healthy. The seeds contain essential oils and amino acids.
Passion fruit has a sweet and sour taste. Some varieties can be called sugary sweet. Fruit pulp is added to fruit desserts, drinks, juice is made from it.
The benefits of passionfruit
Passion fruit is called "vitamin bomb". The fruits contain a huge amount of vitamins and minerals. The peel is rich in fiber. The pulp contains a lot of vitamin C, potassium, zinc, iron, copper. It contains fluorine, chlorine, manganese, sulfur, magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorus. At the same time, the calorie content of the product is only 70 Kcal per 100 g. Passion fruit can be eaten by people who follow the figure and do not want to gain weight.
The high content of vitamin C in fruits helps to increase immunity when consumed. Passion fruit is useful in the cold season to increase the body's resistance to colds. You can add a small amount of dried fruit to your tea.
Passion fruit, with its regular use, lowers the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, and also cleanses the blood vessels. Fruits are good for the heart. The fresh product is recommended for those who suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Passion fruit gently cleanses the intestines, has a mild laxative effect.
The fruits are useful for people who have problems with the work of the urinary system. They improve metabolic processes, remove toxins, have antimicrobial properties. Passion fruit is considered a product that must be consumed in order to prevent the development of cancer. Fresh fruits are recommended for gout, bronchial asthma. Passion fruit in tea and hot non-alcoholic cocktails relieves fever.
Exotic fruits tone up well, slightly increase blood pressure. They are called natural antidepressants. Eating passionfruit improves appetite and helps to raise mood.
Application in cosmetology
Passion fruit is not only a tasty and healthy product, but also a raw material for the production of cosmetic preparations. Tropical fruit seed oil is a part of effective masks, skin creams, as well as shampoos, shower gels. It has regenerating, mild anti-inflammatory properties. In a concentrated form, it is applied to the skin in the presence of eczema, irritated and flaky areas. Passion fruit oil well nourishes the upper and deeper layers of the dermis. At home, you can make masks with the addition of tropical fruit pulp. Nourishing formulations give the skin and hair shine and moisturize.
Contraindications to use
Despite the fact that passionfruit is considered one of the most useful fruits, there are still contraindications to its use. Fruits are not recommended for individual intolerance. If, after using them, a rash, swelling, redness appears on the skin, you need to abandon the product for a while or try it in a different form. Canned fruit is often allergic.
Passion fruit is not recommended for children under the age of 3 years. Pregnancy is not a contraindication to use. Passion fruit is very useful for expectant mothers, since during this period the immune system weakens and the body needs a full and varied diet and foods rich in vitamins.
When eating passion fruit, you should observe the measure. It is quite enough to eat 100 grams of pulp several times a week. Before eating, the fruits must be well washed and cleaned. The rind of most varieties is considered poisonous and can be harmful to the body. In addition, to increase the shelf life of the fruit, it is treated with special chemical solutions.
