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Sweet Granadilla Flower

-The flower of the Passiflora edulis was known by Spanish missionaries as the Flor de las cinco lagas (flower of the five wounds) because it illustrated the crucifixion of Christ. Hence, the name passion fruit was originated.

-Its common names also include passionfruit (English), maracujá (Portuguese) maracuyá or parcha (Spanish), grenadille or fruit de la passion (French) or lilikoʻi (Hawaiian) and mburukuja (Guaraní).

-Is a good source of nutrients, especially fiber, vitamin A, vitamins B and vitamin C.

-In South Africa it is used to flavor yogurt and soft drinks such as Schweppes’ “Sparkling Granadilla”.









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