Recipe of the week , passion fruit , 08/08/2025

Hi friends

How are you all doing, Welcome again to another interesting post on something healthy and refreshing today, I will be talking about Passion Fruit. This fruit is not just tasty, it is packed with a lot of health benefits, and I’ll be sharing all of that with you in this post. So please stay with me till the end as I show you what this fruit is all about.

Passion fruit is a round or oval fruit that comes in different colors, usually purple or yellow on the outside and Inside, The local name for it in some parts of Nigeria is “granadilla” or simply passion fruit.

Passion fruit is loaded with nutrients that help the body stay healthy and strong. Let me show you some of the benefits

Helps digestion

Because it’s rich in fiber, passion fruit helps to clean out the stomach and makes digestion easy.

Boosts the immune system

It is full of vitamin C, which helps the body fight off sickness and infection

Helps you sleep better

Some people drink the juice at night to help them sleep because it has a calming effect.

How it’s Sold in the Market

You will find them being sold by fruit sellers, usually in baskets or bowls. Some supermarkets also sell passion fruit, especially in the fruit section. The price depends on the season during the harvest period, it is cheaper and more available at about 2 hundred naira each in Nigeria market

Sometimes you can buy it fresh or already blended into juice. Many people prefer to buy the fruit and make their own juice at home.

How it’s Cultivated in Nigeria

Passion fruit is grown in Nigeria, especially in areas with enough rainfall and sunshine. Some of the states where it is commonly grown include Benue state,Plateau, Kaduna, and some parts of the South West Nigeria

The plant grows as a vine, which means it climbs and spreads. Farmers usually plant it using seeds or young plants. The vines are supported with sticks or wires to help them grow upwards. In about 5 to 8 months, the plant starts producing fruits.

Passion fruit farming is becoming popular among Nigerian farmers because it brings good profit and does not require too much space to grow.

If you come across it in your market, try buying some. You can eat it fresh or blend it into a juice. It’s one of those fruits that taste great and keep you healthy.

Let me know if you’ve tried passion fruit before or if you plan to after reading this. I’d love to hear from you.

Children may also take Passion fruit because the vitamin C can help them too , that's why I sometimes share with my little friend Eme.

I invite @eliany to try out passion fruit.

Thank you for reading, see you next