Yellow passion fruit
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Maracuyá, also known as yellow passion fruit, belongs to the passionflower family along with Granadilla and Gulupa. Its pulp is gelatinous with an intense orange/yellow color, and contains edible black seeds. It is acidic and has a fresh flavor.
When maracuyá is ripe, its skin begins to wrinkle slightly. A smooth fruit with hard skin is also suitable for consumption, but has a stronger acidic flavor.
To consume maracuyá, cut in half and remove the pulp with a spoon. Maracuyá is also used to prepare salads, juices, sauces and ice cream. The skin is not edible.
Nutritional information
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Maracuyá contains water, calories, proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, fats, phosphorus, and iron. It is rich in fiber and Vitamins A, B and C.
Minimum Brix degress
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Crops
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The Maracuyá grows from 300 to 1,000 MASL, but optimal harvest is between 700 to 900 MASL, in areas with moderate slopes. Optimal temperatures should be between 23° to 25°C and with relative humidity between 60 to 70% to facilitate pollen viability.