Passion fruit
Description:
The gulupa is a perennial, semi-woody, vine-like plant with great vegetative vigor. Its structure is determined by the main stem from which numerous lateral branches are derived. Its coloring is a homogeneous bright purple with a round and firm shape. Its flavor is bittersweet and refreshing with an intense and exotic aroma.
Common name: Gulupa, Purple passion fruit.
Scientific name: Passifora edulis Sims.
Gender: Edulis.
Type: Fruit.
Health benefits:
It works as a sedative and natural tranquilizer, lowers blood pressure, helps sleep, improves digestive functions and is a good source of vitamin C.
Nutritional table
For every 100 grams of fruit, we find the following:
| Calories | 49Kcal |
| Water | 88.90 g |
| Proteins | 1.50 g |
| Grease | 0.50 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.00 g |
| Fiber | 0.40 g |
| Ash | 0.70 g |
| Calcium | 9.00 g |
| Phosphorus | 21.00 g |
| Iron | 1.70 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 0.89 mg |
| Ascorbic acid | 20.00 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1730 UI |