Sweet Granadilla (Passiflora ligularis)

Product description

SweetGranadilla Tropical fruit with a sweet pomegranate flavor that is eaten directly with a spoon. Sweet granadilla (Passiflora ligularis), is a tropical fruit that is similar to, but different from, the more common passion fruit Pasiflora edulis. Granadilla is known for its sweet and aromatic flavor, with a jelly-like pulp containing many seeds. Its taste has more similarities with that of pomegranate. Passion fruit has a more astringent and intense flavor and its pulp is also full of crunchy seeds.

it looks like a round fruit with a strong aroma and the size of a peach. Its skin is hard and yellow to orange in color and its seeds are covered with a gelatinous layer and its taste is sweet with a strong sour aftertaste.

Origin: it is a plant native to the Andes region between Bolivia and Venezuela. This variety of passion flower also grows in other subtropical regions and with due care can be cultivated in areas characterized by a Mediterranean or temperate climate.

the fruit consists of:

water 73%

sugars 11%

dietary fiber 10%

fat 2%

proteins 1%

And to a lesser extent than other important nutritional principles such as:

polyphenols

minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium and zinc

Vitamin A

B vitamins and especially vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6

vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K

Regular consumption can have multiple beneficial effects on both body and mind.

Thanks to its remarkable fiber and pectin content, this fruit can help those suffering from constipation problems.

5-20C its ideal growth conditions.