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Passion fruit is round or oval shape with curved ends. The skin is smooth, waxy, and purple to dark purple. With many small seeds inside, seed coat is yellow in color thick skin and very rich in nutrients. Passion fruit has sweet-tart flavor, a bit sour.
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Scientific Name |
Passiflora incarnata |
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HS Code |
08109099 |
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Origin |
Vietnam |
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Seasonal Availability |
April – October |
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Transportation and Storage |
Transport in carton packaging at cool temperature from 5 to 10°C |
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Markets |
EU, China |
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Applications |
Refreshing juices and to clear heat, to help beautify the skin |
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Taste |
Natural sweet, cool, with a characteristic aroma |
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Color |
Purple to deep purple outer skin |
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White inner skin surface |
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Translucent yellow to orange flesh filled with black seeds |
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Weight |
Min: 75 g/piece; Average: 10 – 14 pieces/kg |
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Ripeness |
Outer Skin: Ripen area of outer skin from 95-100% |
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Flesh and Juice: Natural ripeness, translucent yellow to orange |
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Packaging |
In carton of 10kg or at buyer’s request |
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Shelf Life |
Not less than 9 days from the date of receipt |
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Pesticide and Heavy Metal |
Meet standards for export |
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Grade |
A |
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Certifications |
Global GAP, VietGAP |
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Technology |
Storage in modified atmosphere (GreenMAP bag) |
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Brix |
>14° |
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Salmonella |
In accordance with government regulations |
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E.coli |
In accordance with government regulations |
Passion fruit is a tropical fruit. In Vietnam, passion fruit is mainly grown with purple skin, yellow flesh surrounding small black seeds, which is loved not only for its attractive aroma but also for its health benefits. Since passion fruit seeds are a good source of edible fiber, there is no need to remove the seeds when drinking.
It contains many healthy nutrients, especially rich in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin A. On average, one fruit contains the following nutritional components: Calories: 17% RDI – recommended daily nutritional value date; fiber: 2 grams; Vitamin C: 9% of the RDI; Vitamin A: 8% of the RDI; Iron: 2% of the RDI; Potassium: 2% of the RDI...
APPLICATIONS
Fruit rice can be used to make smoothies, cakes, candies, ice cream and yogurt, etc.
Seeds can be pressed to get oil to make cooking oil or prepared to make oil paint.
Passion fruit has a characteristic sweet and sour taste with a cool aroma.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Rich in antioxidants that help prevent cancer
Help balance blood pressure due to rich in potassium minerals and plant-based nutrients.
Contain a lot of soluble fiber to help wash away toxins accumulated in the colon, treating constipation.
Rich in nutritional compounds to enhance eyesight, beautiful skin
Sedative properties cure depression, anxiety and insomnia…
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