2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
Despite the fact that today on our shelves you can find many types of fruit that were previously exotic to us, some of them remain unusual and incomprehensible. One such fruit is passion fruit. Many people have found it in the list of ingredients in juices, yogurt and more.
There are two types of passion fruit that differ in appearance, but the taste is the same. One of them is the size and shape of a large egg, with purple-brown skin. The other is much larger, round and has the size of an orange and is bright yellow on the outside. Both species contain a jelly-like mass with hundreds of small, black seeds.
The passion fruit is considered to be native to South America, but is now grown in Israel, Sri Lanka, Hawaii, New Zealand and the Galapagos Islands. The fruit is grown in large gardens. During flowering, passion fruit is covered with beautiful white and purple flowers.
The fruit itself has a round or slightly elongated shape and color from yellow to purple. The surface of her skin is smooth and shiny, with rough small cracks. Passion fruit has a sweet taste. Ripe passion fruit reaches a significant size and has an impressive weight, the meat is very fragrant and juicy. Large and juicy fruits are often used to make juices.
Most varieties of passion fruit have poisonous shells that are not suitable for human consumption, but there are also fruits from the skin of which jams, candied fruits and more are prepared.
To enjoy the amazing taste, it is enough to cut the fruit in half and extract its contents with a spoon.
How useful passion fruit is
There are many useful substances in passion fruit. Its composition is rich in minerals, among which potassium, iron, copper and zinc have a leading position, and in smaller quantities are found magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, sodium, calcium, fluorine and sulfur. In addition, the fruits are rich in vitamin C and PP, and have a content of vitamins K, H, and E.
This ratio of nutrients makes the fruit a very valuable product for the human body. Regular use improves the condition of the skin and hair, as well as the nervous system and heart. Passion fruit is excellent at preventing cancer and effectively cleanses the body of toxic substances.
Its properties are used to strengthen immunity, improve vision, eliminate inflammation and fight stress and insomnia. This fruit is very useful in digestive problems, diseases of the genitourinary system and liver. Helps normalize blood pressure, relieves migraines and reduces the likelihood of asthma attacks.
Passion fruit is very useful for people on a diet. Due to the low energy value of the fruit and its very low fat content, it can be safely included in the diet menu. Improves metabolism and enrichment of the body with essential substances.
The core of passion fruit has a lot of fiber, which helps to release cholesterol and protect the intestinal mucosa. A decoction is prepared from the leaves of this plant to prevent the symptoms of menopause, gastrointestinal problems, insomnia and irritability. The substances contained in passion fruit seeds are an excellent source of protein. Its colors are accepted as an antispasmodic and sedative.
Passion fruit oil is widely used in cosmetics. It is rich in eicosanoic, oleic acid, potassium, alkaloids, amino acids, saponins, pectin and vitamins C and A. Laurel passion fruit oil is used for cooking and as a regenerating and moisturizing agent in creams, masks, shower gels, massage oils, shampoos and therapeutic agents.
Helps with eczema and even psoriasis. It restores elasticity, nourishes and preserves the youth of the skin, improves the condition of the hair, removes peeling and brittle nails. The oil has an antipruritic and soothing effect.
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