The prolific fruit of tropical vine, the passion fruit is named for the world and exotic flower with sedative properties.
Ripe fruits are yellow or purple with hard shiny skin that wrinkles as it ripens. The sweet and tart, pulpy flesh is sharply aromatic and laden with crunchy, edible seeds.
Minerals play a vital role in the maintenance of human health. Key minerals in passion fruit include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and zinc.
Passion fruit is a good source of iron. Iron helps strengthen and tone the skin.
Although passion fruit are higher in sodium than most fruit, there’s nice amount of potassium to help offset the sodium and potassium also helps prevent stroke and supports healthy blood pressure levels.
Apart from that potassium is a mineral that helps prevent acne, dry and puffy skin.
With some magnesium and B vitamins, passion fruit contribute to healthy skin, nerves and muscles. Magnesium also can prevent skin disorders.
Zinc also available in passion fruit and it is necessary for the formation of collagen and helps to heal acne, dry skin, stretch marks, wounds and wrinkles.
Minerals in passion fruit
