Passion fruit (Passiflora) is a round or oval-shaped fruit with a tough outer rind and juicy, seed-filled centre. Passion fruit, also known as passiflora, is a flowering tropical vine that grows in warm and humid climates. It contains a soft pulp that has lots of edible seeds inside the hard rind.
Though they’re a tropical fruit, some varieties can survive in sub-tropical climates.
For this reason, they’re grown all over the world, and crops can be found in Asia, Europe, Australia, and South and North America.

Passion fruit contains a lot of antioxidants. In particular, it’s rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, and polyphenols. The high antioxidant content of passion fruit peels may give them powerful anti-inflammatory effects when they’re taken as a supplement.

Passion fruit gets a majority of its calories from carbohydrates. There are about 55 grams total per cup, with about half of those from fibre (almost 100% of the daily value) and the other half from natural sugars.

Different species of passion fruit can range in size and shape from an egg to a tennis ball. Colors range from purple to yellow-orange with hybrid varieties somewhere in between. Certain varieties are sweeter or more fragrant than others.

Passion fruit is extremely versatile. You can eat it on its own or add it to drinks, desserts, and yogurt. It can also be used to make delicious salad dressings.

Passion fruit is one of the few tropical fruits that has a low glycemic index (GI) value. It helps in maintaining blood glucose levels, thereby releasing sugar at a slower rate. This makes passion fruit a viable option and a great alternative to other fruits for people suffering from diabetes.