{"id":10290,"date":"2026-09-22T16:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/maracuja-passiflora-edulis\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:17:48","slug":"maracuja-passiflora-edulis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/maracuja-passiflora-edulis\/","title":{"rendered":"Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Passiflora edulis<small>Passionflower family (Passifloraceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">pulp with seeds<small>spooned out or as juice<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet and sour, intense<small>The yellow form is significantly more acidic.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">South America<small>Southern Brazil, Paraguay, Northern Argentina<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Lots of fiber<small>approximately 10 g per 100 g of fruit content<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Year-round<small>Fresh only as an import<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Passion fruit, also known as maracuja, is the fruit of a South American climbing plant. You scoop out the aromatic pulp, seeds and all, from the peel \u2013 and get a surprisingly high amount of fiber, as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. It&#039;s ripe when the peel wrinkles. It&#039;s related to the calming medicinal plant passionflower, but the two are not the same.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The fruit of the passionflower<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/maracuja-passiflora-edulis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Halbierte violette Maracujas mit gelbem Fruchtmark\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Missionaries gave it the name &quot;Passion Flower&quot;: In the blossom they saw the crown of thorns, nails and wounds of the Passion of Christ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The plant originates from southern Brazil and the surrounding regions; its name, Maracuj\u00e1, comes from the Tup\u00ed language. This climbing plant grows several meters high and bears magnificent white and purple flowers, which develop into egg-shaped fruits with a jelly-like, seed-filled interior. Today, it is cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics, from Colombia and Kenya to Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main forms: The <strong>purple passion fruit<\/strong> (<em>Passiflora edulis<\/em> f. <em>edulis<\/em>It is small, grows in cooler highlands, and tastes sweeter \u2013 it is usually sold as fresh fruit. <strong>yellow passion fruit<\/strong> (f. <em>flavicarpa<\/em>) is larger, more acidic, and is primarily processed into juice. Neither should be confused with the <strong>Sweet grenadilla<\/strong> (<em>Passiflora ligularis<\/em>The passion fruit sold commercially as a &quot;granadilla&quot; has a smooth, hard, orange-yellow rind and mild, sweet flesh. Confusingly, the purple passion fruit is also often called a &quot;granadilla&quot; in English.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What passion fruit does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">According to USDA data, 100 g of the fruit pulp of the purple passion fruit provides approximately 10 g of vitamin D. <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong>, approximately 30 mg <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>, approximately 740 \u00b5g <strong>Beta-carotene<\/strong> (Provitamin A) and about 350 mg of potassium \u2013 in just under 100 kcal. A large portion of the fiber is found in the seeds. Eating them provides significantly more fiber than consuming juice or nectar.<\/p>\n<p>The quantities need to be viewed realistically: One purple fruit contains only about 18 g of edible content. Three fruits provide around 5 g of fiber and 15 mg of vitamin C \u2013 a nice contribution, but not a vitamin C powerhouse like guava or kiwi. Passion fruit is primarily a flavoring agent, which can be used to add a fruity flavor to yogurt, muesli, and desserts without adding much sugar.<\/p>\n<p>The kernels contain polyphenols such as <strong>Piceatannol<\/strong>, a relative of resveratrol, and the peel contains other flavonoids. Laboratory, animal, and some small human studies exist on extracts from the seeds and peel, for example, on blood pressure and blood sugar. No medicinal effect can be derived from this for the fruit as we eat it. The calming effect of the passionflower also applies to the herb of . <em>Passiflora incarnata<\/em>, not for the passion fruit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 10 g<\/b><span>Dietary fiber per 100g of fruit content<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 30 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 740 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Beta-carotene per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 18 g<\/b><span>edible contents of a purple fruit<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the passion fruit<\/h2>\n<p>Passion fruit contains sugar, fruit acids (especially citric acid and malic acid), soluble fiber such as pectin in the pulp and insoluble fiber in the seeds, beta-carotene and other carotenoids, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron, as well as polyphenols such as piceatannol and flavonoids, and numerous fruity flavorings (esters and terpenes).<\/p>\n<p>The peel and unripe fruits also contain <strong>cyanogenic glycosides<\/strong>, from which hydrocyanic acid can be released. The amounts are small in ripe fruit pulp \u2013 the peel is not eaten.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes passion fruit stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Passion fruit brings acidity and fragrance - it goes well with creamy foods and other tropical fruits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>yogurt or quark<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Protein plus fruit, hardly any sugar needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Tropical<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>mango<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sweetness versus acidity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Grain<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>oatmeal<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from grain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Creamy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>coconut milk<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For desserts and curries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fresh<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Lime &amp; Mint<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For lemonade without syrup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">fruit salad<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Pineapple &amp; Papaya<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The classic tropical trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Peel<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>eat the shell<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Contains cyanogenic glycosides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Immature<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>smooth and hard<\/i> eat<\/div>\n<p>Very acidic, contains more hydrocyanic acid precursors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Juice<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not only <i>nectar<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Often lots of sugar and no seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Milk<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Leave to stand with milk for a long time<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The acid causes them to flocculate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">confusion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>as a sedative<\/i><\/div>\n<p>This is the passionflower herb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">latex<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not without caution <i>Latex allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cross-reactions are possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Eaten straight from the spoon<\/span><span class=\"w\">Cut in half and scoop out the flesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Passion fruit yogurt<\/span><span class=\"w\">With natural yogurt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pavlova<\/span><span class=\"w\">Meringue with cream and fruit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">cheesecake<\/span><span class=\"w\">With passion fruit mirror.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Passion fruit mousse<\/span><span class=\"w\">Brazilian Cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Smoothie bowl<\/span><span class=\"w\">With banana and mango.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Sorbet<\/span><span class=\"w\">Marrow, water, a little sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">salad dressing<\/span><span class=\"w\">With oil, mustard, and salt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Passion fruit spritzer<\/span><span class=\"w\">With sparkling water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">fruit salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Serve it as a fruity sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> The purple passion fruit is ripe when the skin is dark and wrinkled and the fruit feels heavy in your hand. Smooth fruits should be left to ripen for a few days at room temperature. If you don&#039;t like the seeds, you can strain the pulp through a sieve \u2013 but this will remove a lot of fiber.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Passion fruit water instead of lemonade<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Passion fruit water<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Halve 2 ripe passion fruits and spoon the pulp, including the seeds, into a carafe.<\/li>\n<li>Add the juice of half a lime and a few mint leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Fill with 1 liter of cold water or sparkling water and stir briefly.<\/li>\n<li>Sweeten to taste with a teaspoon of honey and drink chilled - the kernels can be eaten.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>A refreshing thirst quencher for those who want to drink more and replace sugary sodas or juices. The aroma and acidity come almost entirely from the fruit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Drink on the same day. If you have sensitive teeth, rinse with water afterwards and do not brush your teeth immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>Passion fruit is not described in classical Ayurveda. According to current classification, it is considered sweet and sour, moist, and rather cooling \u2013 balancing for Vata, but in moderation for Pitta due to its acidity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>The fruit is not described in classical TCM. In Western TCM nutritional theory, it is considered sweet-sour and cooling; it is said to clear heat and promote the production of fluids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Peel:<\/strong> Do not eat - it contains hydrocyanic acid precursors, as do unripe fruits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latex allergy:<\/strong> Passion fruit is one of the fruits that can trigger symptoms in latex fruit syndrome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confusion:<\/strong> The fruit is not a medicine - the herb of the passionflower has a calming effect, but only in a tested preparation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teeth and stomach:<\/strong> The fruit acid can irritate sensitive teeth and an upset stomach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Juice:<\/strong> Passion fruit nectar often contains a lot of added sugar - read the ingredient list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/passionsblume-passiflora-incarnata\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Passionflower<\/span><span class=\"d\">The medicinal plant of the family.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mango-mangifera-indica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">mango<\/span><span class=\"d\">The sweet partner.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/guave-psidium-guajava\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Guava<\/span><span class=\"d\">The vitamin C tropical fruit.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/limette-citrus-aurantiifolia\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">lime<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the passion fruit water.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kokosnuss-cocos-nucifera\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">coconut<\/span><span class=\"d\">For creamy desserts.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/papaya-carica-papaya\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">papaya<\/span><span class=\"d\">Into the tropical fruit salad trio.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Passion fruit (granadilla), purple, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>He X et al. <em>Passiflora edulis: An Insight Into Current Researches on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology.<\/em> Frontiers in Pharmacology 2020; 11:617.<\/li>\n<li>Chassagne D et al. <em>Identification and Quantification of Passion Fruit Cyanogenic Glycosides.<\/em> Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 1996; 44: 3817ff.<\/li>\n<li>Wagner S, Breiteneder H. <em>The latex-fruit syndrome.<\/em> Biochemical Society Transactions 2002; 30(6): 935\u2013940.<\/li>\n<li>EMA\/HMPC: <em>Community herbal monograph on Passiflora incarnata L., herba.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maracuja (Passiflora edulis) Botanischer Name Passiflora edulisPassionsblumengew\u00e4chse (Passifloraceae) Verwendet wird Fruchtfleisch mit Kernenausgel\u00f6ffelt oder als Saft Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df-s\u00e4uerlich, intensivdie gelbe Form ist deutlich saurer Herkunft S\u00fcdamerikaS\u00fcdbrasilien, Paraguay, Nordargentinien Bekannt f\u00fcr Viele Ballaststofferund 10 g pro 100 g Fruchtinhalt Saison Ganzj\u00e4hrigfrisch nur als Import Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10289,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10290","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10290\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}