Granadilla or Passiflora Ligularis, is the sweetest fruit of the Passifloras family, originally from the mountains of the Andes between Bolivia and Colombia.
Its shell takes a bright orange, yellow color with some tones, although the texture of its shell remains unchanged even when ripe when its hue is vivid, and its aromatic smell is ready to consume
It is cultivated in the mountains of Huila and Tolima, with an average temperature of 17 ° C, 600 to 1000 mm of annual precipitation and altitude of 1700 to 2600 meters above sea level, and at a height of 2,200 meters on average above sea level.
The flavor of the Sweet Passion Fruit or Granadilla is surprising, something sweet and very aromatic, it is rich in vitamins and minerals, water is its main component.
The Granadilla fruit contains vitamins A, C and K, phosphorus, iron and calcium. Half a cup of granadilla provides 33% of the daily value of vitamin C recommended.
Also due to its properties, its use works as a sedative or natural tranquilizer. Its juice is used as a digestive stimulant, it also controls the acidity and helps to cure ulcers, besides this fruit has a high fiber content if consumed with seeds.
The Passiflora edulis also known as passion fruit or Gulupa, it is native to southern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. In Colombia, it is found in the regions of Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, and Huila, between 1,400 and 2,300 masl, with temperature ranges between 15 and 20ºC.
Has an oval or round shape, is between 4 and 10 cm in diameter, juicy and with fiber. Its skin is thick and inedible. Its pulp contains many small seeds along with a yellow, orange or greenish substance.
This exotic fruit makes it a great fruit to maintain insulin levels for diabetics, reduces muscular and headaches due to its properties.
Eliminates respiratory problems, which can be a consequence of diseases such as asthma.
Also rich in vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. It is perfect for athletes because it is very nutritious and gives energy, it regulates digestion and is good for constipation.
