Passionfruit

Passion fruit from RedMart lends a heavenly feel to dishes

The exotic passion fruit is spherical and around 3 inches in length. The rind is waxy and thick, sacs constitute the inside of the fruit that is filled with small seeds. The fruit is orange in color and its taste is sweet with a floral hint. The fruit can be consumed raw or, mixed with salads and other food items. Desserts such as pastries, cakes, and gateaux are flavored with this aromatic fruit. Also, the juice is extracted and put into cold sauces for texture, flavor, and aroma. Sweet syrups and various candies also contain a concentrated form of its juice. Milk tempered with the extracts from yellow passion fruit is delicious and loved by all. 

The red and yellow varieties are appropriate to be eaten raw as well as mixed into other fruit juices, mocktails, and cocktails. Fruit custards are creams that are laced with the pulp of this variety for added aroma and flavor. The sweet variant has a slightly acidic taste and can be great mixers in salads and relishes. They can also be used as condiments in some cold dishes. Sometimes, chefs lace their meat glazes with the pulp of red passion fruit for a delicate fragrance and color. In Oriental cookery, accompaniments to heavy main courses are also mixed with the juice of this fruit imparting a unique aroma. 

Passion fruit is rich in flavor and nutritional contents

The fruit is a rich source of vitamin A, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium. These nutrients are great in providing antioxidation, immunity, metabolism, and strength to body cells, tissues, and nerves. The antioxidants in it are beneficial in the case of inflammation and cellular stress thereby preventing heart diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. The fibers enhance digestion and prevent constipation. With a reduced glycemic index in tropical fruits, they are fantastic for people suffering from diabetes. The riboflavin and niacin content boosts the immune system besides breaking the carbohydrates for energy. Its nutritional value is beneficial for everyone irrespective of age.

Storing them is also very convenient as they can be safely stashed away in the refrigerator for days. The fruits that are available here are all obtained from natural and organically harvested sources. Prime importance is attached to ensure top quality and maximum nutrition. They are washed, sorted safely and hygienically before being packaged in containers, packets, and pouches with no added preservatives. The idea is to preserve the naturalness of the item for a long period. Culinary experts say that whatever you prepare in your kitchen; just add a spoon or two of the juice of these fruits and you unleash a real heavenly dish.