South America is considered the homeland of passion fruit, but Brazil and Argentina also claim this title. In fact, it is a liana that produces fruits of different varieties. The most popular species are yellow (orange) and purple.
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Yellow passion fruit is usually larger, with a smooth skin, used for making juices and as additives to yoghurts and similar dairy products. The purple fruit has a richer flavor and a sweeter taste. When choosing passion fruit, it is worth paying attention to purple, the fruit should be heavy and with a slightly wrinkled skin, so it will be ripe with a guarantee.
Discoverers called passion fruit "the fruit of passion, " because this fruit is a strong natural aphrodisiac, inferior in its ability to rekindle sensuality only to oysters and truffles.
Passion fruit is used not only in cooking, but also in pharmaceuticals and cosmetology. The pulp of the fruit can be eaten raw. And seeds are often used to decorate confectionery.
The enormous benefits of this fruit are justified by its rich chemical composition. A saturated vitamin complex includes vitamins of groups B, A, E, H, K, PP. Of no less importance is the effect exerted on the body by ascorbic and folic acid, as well as alpha hydroxy acids. The combination of minerals in passion fruit has a beneficial effect on the body: potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, sulfur - all of them add up human health brick by brick. Fluoride and iodine are even present in passion fruit.
The main effect of the fruit on the body is to maintain the cardiovascular system.
This exotic fruit helps to normalize digestion, and may have a mild laxative effect. In addition, passion fruit copes well with flu and colds as an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent. Helps with diseases of the genitourinary system. With reduced pressure, it increases to an optimum level.
Surprisingly, regular consumption of passion fruit in food reduces the risk of cancer by several times, and in the presence of tumors significantly slows down their growth.
Passion fruit is a natural sleeping pill, calms the nervous system. Reduces exposure to stressful conditions.
This fruit is a valuable product for those who monitor their weight. Absolutely not containing fats in its composition, the fruit still gives a feeling of fullness for a long time, due to the high percentage of carbohydrates. In addition, passion fruit contains about 30% of dietary fiber, that is, fiber, which cleanses and rejuvenates the body, removing toxic substances and cholesterol. We can safely say that this is a dietary product.
Passion fruit extract used in cosmetology is aimed at increasing skin hydration. Creams, masks and gels based on this fruit give elasticity and a healthy skin color, while fighting against oily skin and inflammation.
In cooking, passion fruit is used in the preparation of sweet fruit and berry cocktails, salads and mousses. Successfully fits into low-calorie cakes and pies. In a word, this exotic fruit can become a favorite for many people.