Giant granadilla

Passiflora quadrangularis

fruit

The largest of the passion fruits, like a green melon, whose pulp is drunk as juice and whose white flesh is cooked into jam or as a vegetable.

Origin

Tropical America, grown in the Caribbean and Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is opened and the pulp with its seeds scooped out for juice, which is strained; the white flesh, peeled, is cooked into jam or as a vegetable. The skin is not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its large fragrant flower is one of the most spectacular of the passionflowers.