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Passion fruit is a perennial plant which thrives well in the tropics such as Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Australia and Asia. The passion fruit is round and normally the size of a medium tomato. Although there are hundreds of different types of passion fruit they basically fall under two kinds, which are the purple or the yellow species.
Passion fruit is loaded with vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Although passion fruit is known worldwide for its juice it is also considered to be a superfruit as parts of the plant is also use for medicinal purposes. The leaves, flowers, stems and the passion fruits are all use for the benefit of mankind.
The passion fruit makes a wonderful refreshing drink with its distinctive aromatic flavor. It also goes well in other fruit drinks lending its superior flavor. It is quite prevalent in many countries to see passion fruit jellies, mustards, butters, syrups, dressings and teriyaki sauce as well as skin care and aromatherapy products.
