Description

Passion Fruit, a close relative to violets, is botanically part of the Passifloraceae family. There are more than **0 species in this family and more than *0 of them are edible. Of all, only the purple passion fruit and the yellow passion fruit are grown commercially. The purple is grown only in small quantities and is the variety that is sold as fresh fruit. The main variety for producing Passion Fruit juice and juice concentrate is the yellow ***** edulis, f. flavicarpa. Typical processing for passion fruit juice and concentrate is designed to retain the fresh, wholesome, and unique qualities of the fruit. Time is of the essence as is strict adherence to quality standards. Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate: Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate Initial brix ****5 Brix Juice clarification Micro-filtration Reverse osmosis Conc. Upto ****0 brix Final brix ****5 Brix Color Yellow Packaging :- A *0 Can (3.1 Kg) Note: The Season/ Availability******- June – August 1. The Micro-filtration is of Ceramic membrane. It will clarify the juice. The size of the membrane is 0.2 micron. 2. Reverse osmosis will concentrate the juice upto ****0 brix. 3. Final concentrates ***** upto ****5 brix will be in the Evaporator. Health & Nutritional Benefits of Passion Fruit Juice: • The juice of passion fruit reduces cancer cell growth. Though research is underway on this issue, the phytochemicals in the fruit juice are considered to inhibit cancer cell growth. • The phenolic acids and flavonoids present in the fruit are supposed to possess heart-protecting function. • Passion fruit is a good source of antioxidants, both water soluble and fat soluble ones. • The fruit is quite high in carbohydrates and simple sugars, which improves athletic performance. • It contains plant sterols, which help in lowering the levels of cholesterol. • Passion fruit is a reservoir of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Potassium.