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Granadilla fruit
Granadilla fruit
Scientific name - Passiflora ligularis
Granadilla otherwise referred as Sweet granadilla or Grenadia is native to mountain regions of Bolivia, Venezuela and Colombia. The fruit measures 6.5-8 cm in length and has diameter ranging from 5.1- 7cm. The rind is hard and slippery which forms the outer shell, where seeds are embedded on a soft padding. The seeds are surrounded by gelatinous transparent pulp. The pulp possesses sweet taste and it is used as a flavoring agent in drinks. The fruit typically appears in orange and yellow color with small light markings.
Proteins |
0.340-0.474g |
Fat |
1.50-3.18g |
Crude fiber |
3.2-5.6g |
Minerals: |
Calcium |
5.6-13.7mg |
Iron |
0.58-1.56mg |
Phosphorus |
44.0-78.0mg |
Vitamins: |
Vitamin B1 |
0.00-0.002mg |
Vitamin B2 |
0.063-0.125mg |
Vitamin B3 |
1.42-1.813mg |
Vitamin C |
10.8-28.1mg |
Medicinal Uses of Sweet Granadilla fruit
- Removes Cholesterol
- Relieve from Nervous Problem
- Controls High Blood Pressure
- Prevent from Heart attack
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