El Nour - Maracuja

Maracuja

Origin

Maracuja is native to South America.

Taste

The skin is leathery and greenish to yellow.

The fruit contains a orange/yellow, jelly-like pulp with a scattering of black edible seeds.

Maracuja has a sweet but milder flavor than passion fruit.

Usage

Maracuja makes a wonderful jelly, juice, pie filling or cake frosting.

Seeds with the surrounding juice sacs are also add to fruit salads.

Health Benefits

Maracuja is rich in Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin A and C.