passion fruit
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Minimum order of 0.5 Kg.
Organic passion fruit grown in Tegueste, also known as passion fruit. With a delicious acidic and sweet flavor, with notes of citrus.
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Passion fruit, also known as passion fruit or passion fruit, is a tropical fruit that is widely appreciated for its unique flavor and health benefits. Here are some of the properties of passion fruit:
- High nutrient content: Passion fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus and calcium.
- Antioxidants: Contains natural antioxidants.
- Benefits for the skin.
- Helps digestion.
- Stress reduction.
- Improves eye health
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Regulation of blood pressure.
- It can help lower cholesterol.
Season calendar
Passion fruit, also known as passion fruit, is a tropical fruit that is grown in Tenerife throughout the year. However, the peak production season runs from May to September.
At this time, the passion fruit is at its optimal ripening point, with a golden yellow skin and a juicy, sweet pulp. Seasonal passion fruits are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Below is a seasonal calendar for passion fruit in Tenerife:
- May: Start of the season.
- June: Production increasing.
- July: Peak production.
- August: Production in decline.
- September: End of the season.
It is important to keep in mind that the passion fruit season may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.
Selection tips
When choosing a passion fruit, it is important to take into account the following factors:
- Appearance: The passion fruit should have a uniform golden yellow color, without brown or green spots. The skin should be firm and smooth, without bumps or dents.
- Smell: Passion fruit should have a sweet and fruity aroma. If it doesn't smell like anything, it's probably not ripe.
- Weight: The passion fruit should be heavy for its size. This indicates that it has a lot of fruit inside.
- Flower: The passion fruit flower must be dry or falling off. If the flower is still fresh, the fruit is probably not ripe.
Conservation
Passion fruit is a delicate fruit that deteriorates quickly. It is important to preserve it properly so that it lasts longer.
- Keep passion fruit in a cool, dry place. The ideal temperature is 10 to 13 degrees Celsius.
- Avoid exposing passion fruit to direct sunlight. Sunlight can accelerate fruit ripening.
- Do not store passion fruit in the refrigerator. Low temperatures can damage the fruit.
- Peel and cut the passion fruit as close to the consumption date as possible.
- Store the cut passion fruit in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle the cut passion fruit with lemon or orange juice to prevent it from oxidizing.
- Freeze passion fruit for up to 6 months.
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