Passion fruit or is also known as Markisa.

Passion fruit is an extremely popular fruit around the world, especially in Malaysia.
You should had probably seen it before, in the market.The only difference is we usually called it, Markisa instead of Passion fruit in Malaysia.

Passion fruit is well-known due to its many health assets.

Health benefits of passion fruit:
*Delicious, passion fruit is rich source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fiber. 100 g fruit contains about 97 calories.

*The fruit is a very good source of dietary fiber. 100 g fruit pulp contains 10.4 g or 27% of dietary fiber. Good fiber in the diet helps remove cholesterol from the body. In addition dietary insoluble fiber by acting as bulk laxative helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxic substances in the colon as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon.

*Passion fruit is good in vitamin C; provides about 30 mg per 100 g. Vitamin-C (ascorbic acid) is a powerful water soluble anti-oxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against flu-like infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

*It contains very good levels of vitamin-A (provides about 1274 IU per 100 g), and flavonoid antioxidants such as β-carotene and cryptoxanthin-β. Current research studies suggest that these compounds have antioxidant properties and along with vitamin A are essential for vision.

*Vitamin A is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin-A and flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

*Fresh granadillas are very rich in potassium. 100 g fruit pulp has about 348 mg of potassium. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

*Furthermore, granadilla are very good source of minerals. Iron, copper, magnesium and phosphorus are present in adequate amounts in the fruit.

Many of you might had eaten a passion fruit before but some of you may not know the proper way of preparing and serving it with the right method!
Preparing and serving method:
Firstly,wash the passion fruits in cold water and pat them dry using soft cloth or paper. Cut the fruits lengthwise in to two equal halves. Then scoop out the juicy pulp with a spoon. Discard the tough shells.

Here are other ways of enjoying this flavourful fruit,for instance:
* Passion fruit can be enjoyed fresh especially when the fruit is well ripe. Just scoop out the juicy pulp and discard the tough shell which is inedible.

*Their juicy pulp can also be enjoyed as a re-freshening intraday drink.

*Passions add distinct flavor to fruit salads.

*Passions are used in the preparation of sauce, jellies and syrups.

* It is employed in various recipes like passion fruit mousse, ice-creams, pizza, desserts, cakes, mousse…etc.