February 22, 2019

Maracuya - Cut The Crap Kitchen - Costa Rica

Maracuyá – Passion Fruit


Kilo: ₡1500 ≈ $2.50
Serving: ₡375 ≈ $0.63

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten Free
Gluten-free

 

 

 

 

Maracuyá - Passion Fruit is a very common fruit you can find throughout Costa Rica. There are two varieties of passion fruit: the granadilla and the maracuyá. The difference between them is kind of like that of red and green apples; however, passion fruit tastes nothing like apples. The granadilla is usually the preferred version, as it is much sweeter and has a clear/translucent juicy pulp. The maracuyá is more sour, especially the reddish colored version with a yellowish pulp.

Nikki prefers the sour maracuyá with a sprinkle of salt, while the rest of us prefer the sweeter granadillas. Most people spit out the seeds as you do with watermelons, but Nikki eats the seeds, as they have many health benefits. Either version works great in a smoothie and don’t worry about the seeds because you can blend them up with the rest of the pulp. While the seeds are safe to eat, the fruit's hard outer skin isn't usually considered edible.
Nutrition information for maracuyá - passion fruit is based on the standard passion fruit. No specific information was available for the Costa Rica species.

Health benefits of Granadilla & Maracuyá - Passion Fruit:
Boosts Immunity - through antioxidants.
Protects Cells- with antioxidants.
Promotes Eye Health - through high Vitamin A levels.
Helps Digestion - due to its rich fiber content.
Improves Heart Health and Reduces Blood Pressure - with high potassium levels.
Improves Circulation - with potassium, iron, and copper.
Helps Bone Health - from iron, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Reduces Insomnia - through Harman, a medicinal alkaloid compound.

*John Staughton (BASc, BFA)

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

1 Whole Fruit (18 Grams)


Amount per serving
Calories17
% Daily Value *
Total Fat .1g1%
Sodium 5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein .4g

Vitamin A 4mcg1%
Vitamin C 9mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 62.6mg2%
Magnesium 1mg1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Maracuyá – Passion Fruit

About the author 

Nikki Page

Nikki is the co-founder of the Viva Purpose, Inc. publishing group. She became a #1 International Bestselling author by self-publishing her first book, “Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica, A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos Experience.” Through her website, blogs, and social media she continues to provide expert advice to relocators with current events and logistics of expat life in Central America.

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