If you are tired of the gloomy sky and slush under your feet. If summer has just passed, and you are waiting for spring, but it is still so far away ... If you want to visit a tropical paradise at least for a moment, but you do not know how to do it ... Do not be discouraged. Just eat passion fruit! This tropical fruit will instantly cheer you up, it is not for nothing that it is considered the most delicious on the planet.
Passion fruit (lat. Passiflora edulis; port. Maracuj;) is the fruit of an edible passion flower. It is a vine that is grown mainly in Brazil and produces a crop twice a year - in January and July. In Australia, the fruit is called passionflower. The Africans call him granadilla, and in Malaysia and Indonesia he is the "marquise". The English and French call it passion fruit (which literally translates as "passion fruit") In Russia, this fruit is known as passion fruit. In fact, this is wrong, since the word comes from the Tupi-Guarani Indian languages, in which the stress falls on the last syllable. A more correct name would be "marakouzh".
The fruit of passion was first discovered by Europeans in 1600. When Christian missionaries traveled through South America, they discovered this lush flowering plant in the tropical latitudes of the continent. It was named the fruit of passion for its complex and beautiful white flower, which reminded the missionaries of the passion of Christ on the crucifixion. The name of the flower was given by the Jesuit F.B. Ferari, who lived in Siena in the 17th century, who found similarities in various parts of the passionflower with the instruments of the Passion of the Lord. The triple stigma depicts three nails, the “crown” is a bloody crown of thorns, the stalk fruit is a bowl, five anthers are the five wounds of the Savior, a three-bladed leaf is a spear, tendril bracts are whips, the central trunk is a pillar to which Christ was tied. And the white color was identified with the innocence of the Savior.
The unusual passion fruit flower attracted the attention of not only botanists and clergymen, but also poets and artists. Its image can be found in the paintings of famous masters of the 17th - 19th centuries. Stylized passionflower flowers served as the basis for the design of the carved iron lattice of the Mikhailovsky Castle in St. Petersburg. The form of this plant is widely used in the paintings of churches, in particular, Pinsky. This fruit also inspires contemporary composers to create their works, one of them is Michael Fix's composition "Passionfruit", permeated with fiery flamenco rhythm and the sound of castanets.
"Where can I get this miracle?" - you ask. Of course, you can go to Brazil. After all, it is there that the birthplace of this ancient tropical culture. Do you want to go to Brazil? Then fly to Australia, South America or South Africa, now passion fruit is grown in these countries, as it grows well in cool climates. You can also grow your own from seeds, which are easy to find in any Seeds store. Just keep in mind: you will not find the name "Passionfruit" on the label. Look for "Passiflora sweet granadilla" or "Passiflora edible". Passion fruit is a vine that clings to a support with its antennae. You can show your imagination and give the plant any shape. Seeds germinate very well and grow quickly. So a piece of the tropics will appear in your apartment. With good care, you will get a harvest in the second year.
But first, you will admire the beautiful flowers that have the lightest scent. The passionflower flower is very complex and unusual - above the petals is the so-called "crown" in the form of long threads or scales, and above it are large stamens. At the very top is a pistil with three stigmas. The flower petals are white and cream, while the bases of the stamens are purple or blue.
Naturally, flowering ends with the appearance of fruits. But what to do if your own plantings will not produce a crop soon and you have no opportunity to visit Latin America or Australia, purchase and try this fruit there? Then the fastest and easiest way to get this exotic fruit is to buy it in the supermarket.
Passion fruits are very diverse in shape and color. Depending on the variety, they are oval or round in shape, and resemble an orange in size. The diameter of the fruit is on average 4-7.5 cm.
When you buy passion fruit, look for large, heavy fruits with dark purple skins. Do not be alarmed if you suddenly see fruits that are brownish-purple, yellow or red. The color depends on the variety and on the place of growth. An unripe fruit is always green. Fruits with smooth, shiny skin are usually processed. For fresh consumption, shriveled fruits with a rough, cracked skin are a sign of their ripeness. Ripe fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Passion fruit belongs to the group of sour fruits. Indeed, this fruit has a sour taste, but it is not as sharp as that of a lemon, and more subtle than that of a kiwi. Its pulp is slightly bitter, but this only enriches its magnificent delicate taste and aroma. I like it! Try it yourself!
Cut the purchased fruit at home in half. The peel from the inside of a passion fruit, like a grapefruit, with small "antennae" for which the seeds cling. I note - not at all small ... Get these seeds - they are edible, easily and crunchy on your teeth (prepare a toothpick just in case), their yellow shell has a sour taste and a special, unlike anything, aroma. But you should not get carried away with the bones: a lot of seeds cause drowsiness. So, be careful!
The pulp of the fruit is somewhat similar in texture to diluted starch. Eat just like that, for example, with a spoon. She's gorgeous! Anyone who has once tasted passion fruit is unlikely to forget its taste and amazing aroma, which instantly takes us to the homeland of incendiary carnivals and exotic fruit cocktails. Fresh passion fruit juice perfectly quenches thirst and makes you feel like you are in the very center of a colorful Brazilian holiday.
Passion fruit juice is very easy to prepare - you need to cut the fruit with a knife, divide it into two halves, remove the pulp into a deep bowl, add sugar. The juice itself is tasty, but sour, and when sugar is added, the taste of passion fruit appears new shades. Next, you need to beat the mass, strain the seeds through a strainer - and the concentrate for the drink is ready. Then you should add water, three to four glasses per fruit.
Drink to your health - tasty, healthy, exotic! By the way, passion fruit juice has a calming effect and improves sleep. And the juice improves the elasticity and tone of the skin. Therefore, it is used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetology.
Too bad I didn't have ice cream during the passion fruit tasting. Although I still hope next time to try it in this new combination, which is very popular in Germany. The Germans also often make passion fruit sandwiches and fruit cakes. Passion fruit pulp can also be added to creams, mousses, sauces and fruit salads. In the Dominican Republic, liqueurs are made from passion fruit. Passion fruit is actively used for canning, for making juices (usually mixed with other tropical fruits) and as a filler for dairy products. In fact, passion fruit is grown for its juice, which is added to other fruit juices for flavor. So, if you haven't found the fruit itself, there are still juice, nectar and syrup on sale. Try, say, muesli with passion fruit syrup! The fruit of the passion fruit is very useful: The pulp of the fruit contains: water, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B, A, C, sodium, serotonin, passiflorin glucoside. Calories - 71 cal.
Passion fruit extract is used in the manufacture of cosmetics and medicated shampoos, and weight loss preparations and medicines are also made from passion fruit fibers. Many varieties of passion fruit are both ornamental, fruit and medicinal plants. In folk medicine, passion fruit is used as a very effective sedative and sedative, due to the presence of passiflorin glucoside. The fruits are eaten fresh, and the leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea or decoction. However, for people prone to allergic diseases, the use of this fruit is not recommended.
Passion fruit has laxative properties and improves bowel function. Promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body and is an antipyretic. It is recommended to use in diseases of the liver, urinary tract.
Biochemists and cosmetologists often use passion fruit extracts and oil, which have a moisturizing, regenerating, vitaminizing effect, well restore the hydrolipid mantle, and stimulate local blood circulation.
Also, a new study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that purple-skinned passion fruit extract helps relieve severe wheezing among asthma patients and lower blood pressure. And thanks to the high content of vitamin C, it helps with a hangover.
Now we turn, in fact, to passions in passion fruit! It is especially recommended after sex or instead of ... Therefore, you need to prepare the dish in advance.
Passion fruit caipirinha.
This cocktail is widespread in the Dominican Republic and is very easy to prepare.
Serves 2: 1 passion fruit, 100 ml vodka, 1 teaspoon crushed ice, sugar to taste
Remove the seeds from the passion fruit and mix well with all the ingredients.
Red fish with passion fruit sauce.
For 2 servings: Salted red fish 300 gr., 3 passion fruit, 100 gr. white wine, sauce for fish.
Grill or fry fish. Take 2-3 passion fruit and scoop out the puree with the seeds with a spoon. Put the passion fruit puree in a small pan and drizzle lightly with white wine, when the puree boils, you need to turn off the heat and pour the sauce over the fish.
Oyster ceviche with salad and passionfruit sauce
Ingredients:
- oysters (large sizes) - 1 kg
- sweet pepper (green) - 1 pc.
- sweet pepper (red) - 1 pc.
- dill (ground) - 1 pinch
- tomato - 2 pcs.
- avocado - 2 pcs.
- corn (shredded green cobs) - 2 cups
- lettuce - 2 bunches
- watercress - 1 bunch
- lemons - 1 kg
- passion fruit - 1/2 kg
- mayonnaise - 1 cup
- olive oil - 100g
- salt, pepper - to taste.
From lettuce, tomatoes, watercress, avocado and corn, you need to make a salad. Remove seeds from peppers and chop finely. Cut the oysters into three parts, sprinkle with dill, chopped pepper, salt and pour over lemon juice.
Actually, that's all. Put oysters on a plate, salad around them, pour everything on top with sauce made from mayonnaise and ground passion fruit.
Passion fruit cream with ice cream
We will need: 4 passion fruits, 10 g gelatin, 1/11 l passion fruit syrup, 1/8 l white wine, 4 egg yolks, 1 full tbsp. a spoonful of granulated sugar, 200 g of cream, 4 scoops of fruit ice cream.
And for decoration: pomegranate seeds, slices of exotic carom fruit (preferably), a sprig of lemon balm, shortbread cookies.
Passion fruit should be cut in half, and with a trained hand, take out the pulp with a small spoon. The pulp of 3 fruits will need to be rubbed through a sieve, and the pulp along with the seeds should be separated from one passion fruit. Then everything is simple. Soak gelatin. Warm syrup and wine. Beat the yolks together with sugar, then, continuing to beat, add hot wine with syrup to the mixture. Beat the egg cream in a hot water bath for about 2 minutes until creamy. Well-squeezed gelatin dissolve in the cream. Put the cream in the cold. Just before it begins to set, add the passion fruit puree and heavy whipped cream. And put it in the fridge for the cream to harden. Cream will be served with fruit ice cream. For beauty, sprinkle the dessert with pomegranate seeds, carambola slices and decorate with lemon balm sprigs and shortbread cookies.
And now you can go with this dish to get a job as a chef in a pastry cafe.
If you can’t do such a culinary “aerobatics”, don’t be discouraged! Take ice cream and add passion fruit pulp. Decorate as you please. It won't get worse!
And finally, a simple passionfruit dessert
For 8 servings. For the pudding, take: 8 raw egg whites, 1 1/2 cups sugar, butter for greasing the form.
For passion fruit cream: 1 cup natural passion fruit juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups milk, 3 tablespoons cornmeal.
For the pudding, beat the egg whites, gradually add sugar to them and beat thoroughly again. We spread the prepared mixture in a greased form with a diameter of 30 cm, and place it in a water bath to cook for 30 minutes. Then do not forget to remove from heat, cool a little, then release from the mold and transfer to a dish with high sides. We will prepare the cream as follows: combine milk with sugar and corn flour, put on fire, stirring constantly, bring to a boil, then cook until thickened. In conclusion, add the passion fruit juice, mix thoroughly, let cool and put on top of the pudding. You can, of course, pour chocolate on top of the pudding dissolved in a water bath.
But it all turned out just fine!
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The once exotic word “passion fruit” for us now sounds familiar and familiar - the name of this fruit can now be seen in the composition of yogurts, juices, ice cream and even tea. And this is not accidental - in the food industry, passion fruit is valued primarily for its fragrant juice, although in its usual form this fruit is very tasty and valuable. In Russian stores you will meet it infrequently, but if you are still lucky, be sure to buy it! Passion fruit - the beneficial properties of this delicacy are simply unique. In addition, you can try to grow passion fruit at home - and although you are unlikely to get spicy fruits, you can admire the greenery and luxurious flowers of this amazing plant.
A bit of the history of the "passion fruit"
Passion fruit belongs to the passionflower family - plants that a few centuries ago received the sad name of the "flower of passion and suffering" - passion flower.
When, in the 17th century, the Italian monk Ferrari set foot on the fertile Brazilian land - the birthplace of the passion fruit, he was struck by the amazing beauty of the flowers. The unusual shape and color reminded the priest of the torments of Christ: a flower crown with wavy bright threads - a bloody crown of thorns, five large stamens - the wounds of the Savior, and snow-white petals - innocence ... Returning home, the eloquent monk described the passion flower in his diaries, and according to legend - he himself The Vatican approved the passion fruit flower as a symbol of the church.
However, decades later, this sad fruity story was forgotten, and the passionfruit began to be called the "fruit of passion" for its rich taste, bright aroma and spectacular appearance. And in the countries of Latin America and Southeast Asia, edible passionflower has long been considered an excellent ...
Salvation from insomnia and invigorating effect in one
For everyone who managed to fall in love with this fruit for its unusual taste and exotic aroma, it is important to know how passion fruit is useful. A tropical fruit is a storehouse of useful substances: these are the most important vitamins of groups B, A, E and C, elements such as iron, calcium, potassium and others.
In ripe passion fruit - up to 50% juice, and this provides a slight diuretic and laxative effect. Feel free to include in your daily diet the pulp or juice of the "passion fruit" - this will improve the work of the lazy intestines and kidneys.
Due to the rich complex of useful substances, passion fruit has earned the fame of a natural antibiotic - in its native countries of South America, Indonesia and Hawaii, it has always been successfully used as an antipyretic and antimicrobial agent.
But passion fruit is not only famous for this - the beneficial properties of the Brazilian fruit are fraught with another surprise. This plant has a double effect - passion fruit juice perfectly tones, relieves fatigue and gives fresh strength, but the seeds, on the contrary, calm and provide a powerful hypnotic effect. Do not forget about these features of delicious passionflower: before a party, a glass of passion fruit juice will be just right, and after a hard day's work, it does not hurt to eat a spoon or two of pulp along with seeds.
However, passion fruit also has dangerous properties, so you need to be careful with this exotic guest. Passion fruit is a strong allergen, so if you are prone to allergic rashes, try passion fruit first in small quantities - and stock up on antihistamines just in case.
Passion fruit in cosmetology
An overseas fruit with a bright taste is also a real salvation for women's skin. Wrinkles, an impure complexion, large pores, loss of elasticity, a missing blush - with all these problems, homemade passion fruit masks will be an excellent solution.
The simplest recipe that will return the skin a fresh color and radiance after a hard day:
Mix the pulp of half a ripe passion fruit with heavy cream and apply an even layer on the face. Wash off with cool water after 15-20 minutes.
The passion fruit mask will also help hair: it is no coincidence that Brazilian women are famous for thick and shiny curls. The recipe is this:
We take the pulp of a whole fruit, a tablespoon and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat the vitamin mixture with a blender, apply to wet hair and wrap with a film. Keep for half an hour, wash off with regular shampoo.
passion fruit in cooking
Juicy and fragrant passion fruit is an important component in the national cuisine of South America, Asia and tropical islands. In our country, passion fruit is just beginning to gain popularity, and above all - in desserts. Fruit salads, cocktails, passion fruit ice cream are the perfect part of any romantic dinner, especially given the passionate reputation of the Brazilian "yummy".
And for those who are ready to cook a full-fledged exotic dish, you can offer a chocolate dessert made from apples and passion fruit.
Required: 4 small red apples, 2 passion fruits, 40 grams of plums. oils, 4 table. spoons of sugar, 3 fresh yolks, 2 table. spoons, almond flakes, 20 gr grated chocolate.
Cut the apples into small cubes, melt the butter with one tablespoon of sugar. Fry apples on it until fully cooked. Cut passion fruit in half.
Sauce: beat the yolks with sugar in a water bath until thickened.
We lay out the apples in molds, on top - the pulp of passion fruit, pour the sauce. Sprinkle with almonds and cook in the oven at a temperature of 200 degrees for 5-7 minutes. The final touch is grated chocolate.
How to grow passion fruit on a windowsill
If you want to know how passion fruit blooms, the photos will show luxurious blue-white flowers of a completely unusual shape. However, it is quite possible to grow such beauty on a native Russian window sill, provided that you find an approach to an overseas plant.
So, passion fruit - growing at home is possible in two ways: cuttings and seeds. The cuttings can sometimes remain on the purchased fruit, the seeds can be pulled out of the pulp and dried, or you can purchase your favorite variety of passionflower seeds in the store.
Dried "seeds" can be kept for 3-4 days in a wet cloth, and then planted in a regular pot and calmly wait for the first sprouts. When your passion fruit has 4-5 sprouts, you can transplant it into a larger pot. Passionflower is a classic liana, it grows very quickly, up to 10-15 centimeters per month, so it is important to provide it with good support. These can be metal or plastic gratings, or even stretched ropes that the passion fruit will cling to and crawl up.
A growing passion fruit does not like shade and too bright light, the ideal windows for it are east and west. Spray and water better every other day. With proper care for 2-3 months, the tropical liana will entangle the entire window, and in a year or two it will begin to bloom.
How to choose the right passion fruit
Like many other fruits, passion fruit has many varieties, and each has its own characteristics. If you ask any search engine what passion fruit looks like, the photos will show round fruits of different sizes and shades: yellow, greenish, purple, smooth and wrinkled, but with the same orange-yellow flesh and many seeds.
Traditionally, yellow fruits are larger and contain more pulp, but purple ones are juicier and sweeter, especially if they are covered with large wrinkles. The peel of passion fruit is poisonous, but there are also edible varieties, the skin of which is put in jelly and used to make candied fruit. However, in Russian realities, it is impossible to figure out which variety is in front of you, so it’s better not to risk it.
One of the most popular questions is how to eat passion fruit? Usually, the fruits are cut in half and the pulp is eaten with a spoon, but if you have purchased a large and juicy fruit, you can use the islanders' recipe - pierce a passion fruit, insert a tube and drink the juice.
You can store passion fruit in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but there is some danger here - sugar accumulates in such fruits, so they are not recommended for diabetics. So do not take care of the ripe passion fruit that hit your table! Add it to salads, arrange a romantic dinner with fruit cocktails, make vitamin masks for hair and face - after all, it is simply impossible to resist the legendary passion fruit.
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Passion fruit, or Passionflower edible, or Passionflower edible, or Granadilla purpurea (lat. Passiflora edulis) is an evergreen tropical liana, a plant species from the genus Passionflower (Passiflora) of the Passionflower family (Passifloraceae).
Passion fruit comes from South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay).
Passiflora is a powerful evergreen fast-growing vine up to 100 m long, it grows from 1.5 to 15 meters per year.
Blooms throughout the summer , and from mid-summer begins to bear small yellow fruits, they have a spherical or oblong shape, their color can vary from yellow to dark purple. Maturation occurs through 70-80 days after pollination.
Passion fruit - ripe fruits
The fruits are edible. Sweet and sour fruit juice high tonic properties (usually mixed with orange juice, added to yoghurts, etc.), and also used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Passionflower- liana-like plant, which is also called passion flower or cavalry star – thanks to unique colors. In Brazil, passion fruit is also called "fruit of passion" , which is quite consistent with the temperament of this people. However, the locals themselves claim that we are talking about completely different passions, which are very far from love passions.
The secret is that this exotic fruit belongs to to the family of passionflower plants.
Passion fruit blossom stands out for its beauty , and also outwardly it resembles the crown of Christ. Due to this similarity, the ancient monks called the fruit this extraordinary name. .
It received its second name from the missionaries who discovered it in the tropics of South America. Passion fruit is simply heavenly flowers. It is thanks to the flowers that this genus was named passionflower, which is translated from Latin as “flowers of passion”.
Passionflower flower and passion fruit.
The beauty and variety of passion fruit inflorescences can only be compared with orchid flowers, and when I started looking for a passion fruit flower in Yandex, I was amazed at the variety, beauty and types of flowers of this liana. Flowers solitary, up to 12-15 cm in diameter, abundant flowering.
Passion fruit is a very unusual and exotic fruit for our country. For the most part, it is known to us as a filler for fermented milk products and fruit juices.
Brazil is recognized as the birthplace of passion fruit, but passion fruits are now successfully grown in other countries of South America, as well as in Australia and South Africa.
passion fruit are also called Granadilla purpurea . They are distinguished by their oval shape, purple-burgundy color and unique taste. In this case, the fruits often have a hard skin of a smooth or embossed type, which is not edible. And the main advantage of this fruit is soft sweet pulp with a delicate aroma.
Depending on the degree of maturation passion fruit can vary in taste from sweet to sour. Also, the fruits can have not only a purple color, but also a yellow, orange, brownish, green or purple color.
Before eating passion fruit usually cut into two halves and after that they eat the fragrant and surprisingly juicy pulp, taking it out with a spoon.
fruit size - from slightly larger than a pea to the size of a small melon. Passion fruit peel - hard and inedible, it can be smooth or wavy, depending on the variety and degree of ripeness.
The fruits are eaten only when they are ripe. , they are harvested only when they, having matured, fall from the branches of the vine to the ground. The core of the fruit is yellow-orange in color, juicy, sweet and sour, with a large number of seeds - there are about two and a half hundred of them in one fruit. The taste is reminiscent of the taste of strawberries, plums, gooseberries, sea buckthorn, peach and apricot - a fantastic bouquet of taste!
However, abuse they can cause drowsiness, so passion fruit should be consumed in moderation. In addition, people who are prone to allergies should also consume passion fruit with caution.
It is worth noting that since passion fruit seeds are edible, they are often used to decorate various confectionery products. Passion fruit has not only an amazing aroma, unusual, sweet and sour taste, but also extraordinary beneficial properties.
Useful properties of passion fruit - the fruit of passion
The properties of passion fruit are due to its the richest composition . It's not only wonderful dietary product , but also a fruit that has many healing properties.
1. In particular, passion fruit has an extremely beneficial effect on digestive system. It is able to restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, normalize metabolism, in addition, passion fruit helps cleanse the body of harmful substances, including toxins.
2. As already mentioned, passion fruit is a wonderful dietary fruit. It can be a great addition to any diet. Passion fruit is simply irreplaceable and for those who want to get rid of from unwanted kilograms . The calorie content of passion fruit is 68 kcal. per 100 gr. At the same time, it contains very little fat, which, of course, also speaks of the dietary benefits of passion fruit.
3. Among other things, passion fruit has a positive effect on work liver, kidneys and genitourinary system . It is especially useful in infectious diseases of these organs.
4. Passion fruit has been proven to promote normalization blood pressure, severe asthma symptoms , removes swelling of the upper respiratory tract, migraine attacks and is used to treat chronic migraine.
5. In addition to vitamins, the fruit also contains antioxidants, strengthening the walls of blood vessels.
6. Passion fruit is often used in the treatment of cancer.
7. The seeds of this fruit can be used to remove nervous tension and stress , the leaves will be an excellent remedy against joint pain and headache.It is worth mentioning that not only the passion fruit itself, but also its The leaves have some medicinal properties. . They have a calming effect, can normalize blood pressure, and prepared decoctions and infusions of passionfruit leaves are indispensable helpers in relieving various spasms.
8. Passion fruit also serves to prevent these ailments, so regular use of passion fruit can save you from many health problems that are primarily susceptible to middle and older people.
9. In the composition of passion fruit, a rather rare vitamin E, which is considered by all experts without exception "beauty vitamin" . Thus, the benefits of passion fruit are manifested and on the condition of the skin, serves to slow down the aging process and restoration of its condition in adverse environmental conditions.
10. Vitamin A, which is also found in passion fruit, is well known as a substance necessary to preserve and restore vision.
11. It is impossible not to mention the numerous B group vitamins that are found in passion fruit. They take part in most of the chemical and hormonal processes of our body.
12.Serotonin which is part of passion fruit, restores the functioning of the nervous system, soothes, relaxes, returns a good mood and good spirits, thanks to which it is recommended to use it to normalize the functioning of the nervous system and ensure a calm and healthy sleep.
13.Vitamin and mineral composition of passion fruit makes this fruit not only tasty, but also very useful. The content of this fruit contains many trace elements, such as vegetable protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber. And also there is a rich vitamin composition, which includes all vitamins of group B, E, biotin, C, A, K and beta-carotene.
14. But the real value this fruit is made up of mineral compounds: sodium, chlorine, iron, sulfur, magnesium, iodine, calcium, phosphorus, copper, fluorine and manganese.
15. On top of that, passion fruit is rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, in other words - antioxidants , which help slow down the development of oncological diseases, increase the tone of the heart muscle and vascular walls, and also destroy microbes.
16. Substances of the plant class steroids - sterols , easily replace cholesterol in the blood, since they are similar in composition. This allows you to displace the "harmful" cholesterol and nourish the body with natural ingredients.
17. High content in passion fruit fiber allows the fetus to act as a natural laxative, which naturally regulates bowel function.
18. Part of the fruit sodium actively hinders formation and development of kidney stones.
19. Passion fruit has analgesic and antipyretic properties.
20. On an industrial scale, passion fruit is grown precisely for the sake of juice, which, among other things, has a mild sedative effect, improves sleep, regulates blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
But people suffering diabetes, you need to know that several days of storage in a warm place significantly increase the sugar content in fruits.
21. Passiflora fruits and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Preparations from this plant suppress the transmission of nerve impulses in the spinal cord and brain, increase the frequency of breathing, reduce the excitability of the nervous system, and sometimes cause hallucinations.
Biological action of passionflower : sedative, hypnotic, relieving spasms of hollow organs of neurogenic origin, etc. In official medicine, passionflower preparations are offered in capsules, as well as in herbal preparations and in the form of tinctures.
Additional actions of preparations from this plant are also noted: relief of headache, reduction of convulsions, treatment of insomnia. There is information about the possibility of using passionflower in the treatment Parkinson's disease.
Passion fruit as a home beautician
The tonic effect of the juice from the fruits of Grandilla perfectly shows its qualities not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. This product has long been recognized by both folk and classical medicine.
Passion fruit juice contains unique alpha-hydroxy acid which have anti-aging and exfoliating properties.
These components include tartaric, citric and glycolic acids.
Passion fruit juice is used in cosmetology, as it increases skin elasticity , and pharmaceuticals, since it has rather high tonic properties.
Many shampoos, gels and balms contain passion fruit seed oil and its extracts, which have special moisturizing and softening properties.
Homemade creams, masks and cosmetics containing passion fruit components are able to normalize the moisture balance of the skin, improve toning and give elasticity, improve skin condition, restore it and slow down the aging process, in a word, beneficial effect inside and out.
These facials help reduction of wrinkles, smoothing of the complexion and smoothing of visible defects, acts as a natural scrub, removing dead cells.
Passion fruit extract is often added to cosmetics designed for aging skin. On the packaging, this component is labeled as passionflower extract.
Choosing a ripe passion fruit
You can buy this marvelous exotic fruit today on the shelves of any large supermarket, and sometimes even in the market. In any case, it is necessary to navigate in external signs that indicate the freshness and ripeness of the fruit.
When buying passion fruit, look for heavy, shriveled fruits.
It is these signs that are signs of ripeness, and not at all the color and size, which depend only on the variety.
Shelf life
passion fruit is small, usually it is not stored for more than 5 days. But, if you purchased an unripe fruit, then you can leave it for a couple of days in a warm room, and then hide it in the refrigerator.
fruit application
Everything in the fruit is edible except for the peel.
Raw passion fruit pulp is often added to fruit salads, desserts, mousses, syrups, creams, pastry fillings, jellies and ice creams - this is the most traditional way to consume it.
In Brazil, passion fruit is used as the main ingredient in a favorite delicacy - Grandilla pulp mousse. In addition, the seeds of this fruit serve as a delicious decoration for all kinds of pastries, cakes and pastries, since their sweetness gives the dish an additional richness of taste.
Passion fruit juice is the most valuable product. A freshly squeezed drink can be drunk in its pure form, or it can be added to various cocktails or mixed with juices from other types of fruits.
This way of eating passion fruit is familiar to the area where the plant grows - Asia and America. In addition, in this form, the fruit retains all its beneficial qualities in order to fully nourish our body with minerals and vitamins.
talking about the dangers of passion fruit , we can say that this fruit does not have pronounced negative properties. However, you should not consume passion fruit in large quantities, as it can cause an allergic reaction. Individual intolerance to this product can also become a contraindication to use. Do not get carried away with passion fruit seeds, they cause drowsiness.
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Hi all!
I have long wanted to try passion fruit taste (translated from Thai as "passion fruit") and it finally succeeded in Thailand on the island of Phuket.
PRICE
Behind 1 kg passion fruit at the night market in Karon asked for 100 baht (200 rubles). The fruit does not tolerate transportation very well, for this reason it is not so easy to find it in Russia and the price is high, in online stores they offer 2 fruits (200 grams) for 355 rubles, they are stored in the refrigerator.
APPEARANCE
Don't be intimidated by the shriveled skin, this is exactly what a mature passion fruit looks like. The red-brown, shriveled fruit looks like an old potato and is about the size of a potato.
INSIDE
Seeds with a yellow-orange liquid, in appearance resembled a cloudberry, but the taste is completely different.
The bones are shrouded in white mucus, if you clean them from it, then they are dark brown in color, somewhat similar to the bones of an apple.
I was also reminded of gems, as there is a ribbed structure.
FLAVOR
When I tried to determine what passion fruit smells like, it seemed to me that it was sweet slime. The smell is not very nasty, just unusual for my nose.
HOW THEY EAT?
Passion fruit is eaten with a teaspoon, cut the fruit in half and eat the pulp along with bones.
TASTE
On the Internet they write that passion fruit is sweet, do not believe it! She sweet and sour with a nasty aftertaste and slimy. It reminded me of lemon in some way (to me it is very sour).
After a couple of spoons, there is an aftertaste of sourness in the throat.
Passion fruit is definitely not my favorite fruit. I love sweets, and such exotics will appeal to those people who love sour fruits like lemon (without sugar).
CALORIES(diet product)
68 kcal per 100 grams.
Nutritional value: Proteins - 2.4 g, fats - 0.4 g, carbohydrates - 13.4 g.
BENEFICIAL FEATURES
Immunity Boost, because due to the high content of vitamin C, passionfruit fruits become good antioxidants for our body.
Vision improves due to the large amount of vitamin A in fresh fruits, as well as other components - carotene and phyto-microelements.
In addition, vitamin A is a natural source of facelift that makes the skin tighten and gives her fresh look.
Normalizes heart rate and blood pressure under the influence of potassium, iron and magnesium.
HARM PASSION FRUIT
Allergic reactions are possible, I and my relatives have not noticed any. Didn't do any harm, just didn't taste good.
A small amount of passion fruit a day helps fight insomnia, but if you overdo it, the opposite effect can happen - increased drowsiness.
Today, on the grocery shelves of our supermarkets, you can increasingly find a wide variety of overseas vegetables and fruits. But how are they useful to us? Today we will talk about an amazing tropical plant, the fruits of which are often called the passion fruit, or simply “passion fruit”. The beneficial properties of the plant and its fruits, the chemical composition, as used in cooking, medicine and cosmetology, who benefits from passion fruit, and who should use it with caution - you will learn about all this from our article.
tropical fruit
For us, such a fruit is considered a curiosity. But it has been known for many centuries that passionflower (or otherwise passion fruit) has beneficial properties for the inhabitants of the subtropics - Africa, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Israel and the Hawaiian Islands. It is generally accepted that South America is the birthplace of the marvelous fruit. This fruit has become so popular that today there are over 400 varieties worldwide. Fruits of different species can differ in size, shape, color and even taste. Some fruits can be eaten whole, while others have a poisonous skin, and only the tender and juicy flesh is eaten.
Only two types of passionflower often appear on the shelves of our country, one of them has a purple skin color, and the other is yellow. Interestingly, passion fruit has beneficial properties not only in its fruits: the leaves and flowers of this plant are used to prepare healing decoctions and infusions. Passion fruit is a part of cosmetics and medicines.
marvel marvelous
This plant belongs to the vines and grows up to 10 meters, entangling everything that gets in its way. In agriculture, passionflower is grown in the same way as our grapes - on large high arches. The plant is perennial and lives for about 7 years. Like any inhabitant of the tropics, it needs warmth and sun. It is capable of self-pollination, green fruits outwardly resemble large grapes. Harvesting begins 2 months after flowering. The flowers of the plant are large, very beautiful and unusual, they rightfully occupy one of the first places among the most beautiful on the planet. During the flowering period, flocks of hummingbirds curl around them. You can see photos of amazing flowers below. They so subdued the beauty of man that he decided to settle them in his house. If there is a plant with the intricate name "passiflora" on your windowsill, you can be sure that you have an indoor relative of the "passion fruit". With good care, such a plant can bloom all summer and even in winter.
How passion fruit is used
Today, not only fresh, its pulp can be found canned or frozen. Also included in many delicious desserts and drinks is passion fruit. Useful properties, of course, are optimally preserved in fresh fruits. The fruit is cut into two parts, and the juicy fragrant pulp is eaten with a spoon. It has a lot of small bones, they are also healthy and rich in protein. Ripe "passion fruit" has a bright pleasant aroma and sweet and sour taste, some varieties are sweeter, while others, on the contrary, have a pronounced sourness. The pulp is used as a filler for desserts or for decoration, added to many dishes, and juice is made from juicy varieties.
How rich are the fruits
The useful properties of passion fruit (fruit) can be judged by the content in it of certain substances that affect our body. Fruits contain a large amount of minerals and vitamins, but their calorie content is very low - only 70 kcal. Passion fruit can be eaten by those who are inclined to be overweight, it will not add extra pounds. At the same time, the body will be able to receive vitamins in sufficient quantities.
The pulp contains an abundance of ascorbic acid, vitamin PP, B vitamins, as well as E, A, K and N. Passion fruit is also rich in minerals, the beneficial properties of which are described in the article. It contains potassium, zinc, iron, copper. It contains fluorine, chlorine, manganese, sulfur, magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorus. Ripe fruits have everything necessary to keep the human body in good shape, it is believed that the fruit gives youth, beauty and longevity.
Who benefits from passion fruit
The fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, which means that it is useful to eat passion fruit in the cold season. It can boost immunity and improve disease resistance. Passion fruit is an excellent product for those who care about their blood vessels and heart. The fruit will help lower cholesterol, strengthen the vascular system. It also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, helps to gently cleanse the intestines, and has a laxative effect. Doctors recommend including fruit in the diet for those suffering from kidney disease. It has diuretic properties, improves metabolic processes in the body, removes toxins and fights microbes. It is believed that passion fruit prevents the development of cancer, is effective for gout, bronchial asthma, and helps relieve fever. Fruits are able to relieve nervous tension, depression, act as a natural sedative.
But is passion fruit (useful properties) and pregnancy compatible? Often in an “interesting position”, a woman’s blood pressure drops, and medications have to be abandoned. Include passion fruit in your diet - and you will forget about this problem. Plus, you will receive all the necessary nutrients, your mood will improve, and sleep problems will disappear.
Passion fruit in cosmetology
But what are the benefits of passion fruit for the skin? Oil from its seeds is often included in cosmetic products. It is rich in oleic, eicosanoic, lauric and margaroleic acids. Contains saponins, amino acids, alkaloids, vitamins A and C, pectin and potassium. The oil is used for the production of creams, lotions, masks, cleansing and regenerating products for the skin. It is effective for psoriasis, burns and various eczema. Also included in shampoos, shower gels and other products. Passion fruit enhances skin regeneration, softens, nourishes and eliminates itching. It will give the skin elasticity and healthy color, preserve youth. Include passion fruit in your diet as often as possible - and soon you will notice that your hair has become strong and shiny, and your nails have become stronger and no longer exfoliate.
Contraindications
Like any other product, passion fruit has useful properties and contraindications. It is based on individual intolerance to the product, which may cause an allergy. You should know that passion fruit should not be given to young children. And, of course, do not overeat these fruits, because everything, as you know, is good in moderation.
The material describes in detail the passionfruit fruit, useful properties. His photo is presented in the article. Remember that fresh fruits are of great benefit to our health. Stick to a healthy diet and include them in your diet more often, this will help maintain health and youth for many years.
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