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Passion Fruit

Also known as: Purple Granadilla

Category:

Fruit (Fresh)

Seasonality:

All Origins
New Zealand
USA

January: None
February: Low
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Low
July: None
August: Low
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Low
December: None

January: None
February: Low
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Low
July: None
August: None
September: None
October: None
November: None
December: None

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: None
July: None
August: Low
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Low
December: None

Uses

A pleasant surprise lies inside the wrinkled, dimpled, unusual Passion Fruit. The aromatic, jelly-like golden flesh of this tropical fruit is sweet-tart in flavor and filled with soft, edible seeds. Passion Fruit is egg-shaped and has a thick, hard shell that is deeply wrinkled when ripe. Contrary to popular belief, Passion Fruit is named for the bloom of the Passion Fruit flower which is thought to symbolize various parts of the Passion of Christ (such as the crown of thorns and the nails of the crucifixion) and not because of passionate powers it was once believed to contain. New Zealand Passion Fruit is purple while the Hawaiian variety is yellow. Passion Fruit is generally eaten fresh but may be cooked for use in sauces and fillings. Simply halve fruit and scoop out the pulp and seeds with a spoon.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Choose fragrant, shriveled, wrinkled fruit that is rich in color. If the skin is smooth, ripen at room temperature and turn occasionally. Fruit may then be refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to a few days or frozen for longer storage without any loss of quality.

This item is perishable and ships 3rd Day. Product pricing includes 3rd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 8 pieces fruit (144g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 140
- Calories from Fat: 10

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 16g 63%
- Protein 3g 0%
- Saturated Fat (Not Available) 0%
- Sodium 40mg 2%
- Sugars 16g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g 11%
- Total Fat 1g 1%