Granadilla is a tropical, exotic fruit. This plant grows in two dozen edible varieties. But only five of them are widespread. The most famous is passion fruit. Only one granadilla crop is harvested in the world each year. And transportation to other countries is complicated by the fact that this fruit is perishable and, unfortunately, is not stored for a long time.
Distribution geography
Granadilla from the family Passionaceae. This fruit is most common in Africa, South America, Central Mexico. It is also grown on islands such as Jamaica, Hawaii and Haiti.
The appearance of granadilla
Granadilla is a fruit that has ovoid fruits with seeds. Their diameter is an average of six to eight centimeters. The peel is hard and slippery, but very thin. The color of granadilla can vary in different shades - yellow, red and orange. Ripe fruits are covered with small black spots randomly scattered over the flesh, which looks like jelly. The taste of the fruit is watery-sweet, a bit like gooseberries.
Beneficial features
Like most tropical fruits, granadilla is a fruit that has more water reserves. It can be up to eighty percent of the pulp. Therefore, granadilla perfectly quenches thirst and saturates the body. There are no contraindications, except for individual intolerance to the fruit or a tendency to allergic reactions. Due to the high content of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, the use of granadilla:
- It has a general strengthening effect on the body;
- allows you to resist colds;
- helps strengthen hair, bones and nails.
Granadilla - an exotic fruit that contains few fats and carbohydrates, is easily absorbed by the body. Therefore, granadilla is included in dietary diets, which allows you to quickly lose weight. Thanks to the iron contained in the fruit, granadilla has a good effect on the blood. Therefore, fruit is often used to treat anemia. In addition to the above, the use of granadilla helps to get rid of asthma, headaches and insomnia.
The nutritional value
The fetus contains from two to four percent fat and ten grams of dietary fiber. This gives the human body extra energy. One hundred grams of fruit contains 0.5 percent protein. Sweet granadilla is very rich in vitamin C. In addition to it, the fruit contains vitamins K, B (2, 6 and 9), PP and choline. The fruit is very much:
- potassium;
- calcium
- magnesium
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- gland;
- zinc;
- Selena;
- copper.
Cooking use
Granadilla is very interesting. How to eat this fruit? Mostly fresh. For this, the fruit is cut in half and the flesh is eaten with a spoon. Juice is extracted from it, which becomes the basis for various drinks (including alcohol). Due to its structure, the fruit is used for making jelly and baking. Granadillas make wonderful desserts and fruit salads. The fruits are used to make natural flavors for yoghurts and a variety of sauces.