"to make juice. A whole fruit contains 68 calories per 100 grams. The amount of juice in passion fruits is 25–40%. Passion fruits are cultivated on an industrial scale. The name of the fruit is spelled as either one word (""passionfruit"", Dictionary.com) or two words (""passion fruit"", Webster's Dictionary, Collins English Dictionary, Oxford English Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary). Passion fruit (fruit) The passion fruit is the fruit of a number of plants in the ""Passiflora"" family. Edible passion fruits can be divided into three main types: There's also sweet granadilla (""Passiflora ligularis""). Passion fruits are round or oval. They can be"
"Giant granadilla The giant granadilla, barbadine (Trinidad), grenadine (Haiti), giant tumbo or badea (), ටං ටිං (), Passiflora quadrangularis, produces the largest fruit of any species within the genus ""Passiflora"". It is a perennial native to the Neotropics, having smooth, cordate, ovate or acuminate leaves; petioles bearing from 4 to 6 glands; an emetic and narcotic root; scented flowers; and a large, oblong fruit, containing numerous seeds, embedded in a subacid edible pulp. The badea is sometimes grown in greenhouses. The fruits of several other species of Passiflora are eaten. ""P. laurifolia"" is the water lemon and ""P. maliformis"" the"
"Tamarillo The tamarillo is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that bears the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit. It is also known as the tree tomato, tomate andino, tomate serrano, tomate de yuca, sachatomate, berenjena, tamamoro, and tomate de árbol in South America. They are popular globally, especially in New Zealand, Australia, and America. The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. Today it is still cultivated in gardens and small orchards for local production, and it is one"
"Africa and Australia (where they are known as passionfruit or Granadilla), and is now common in local markets of Papua New Guinea, where it is known as 'sugar fruit'. It likes climates ranging from 15° to 18 °C and between 600 and 1000 mm of annual rain. It lives at altitudes ranging from 1700 to 2600 meters above sea level.They have abundant, simple leaves and greenish-white flowers. The fruit is orange to yellow colored with small light markings. It has a round shape with a tip ending in the stem. The fruit is between 6.5 and 8 cm long and"
"Passion fruit (fruit) The passion fruit is the fruit of a number of plants in the ""Passiflora"" family. Edible passion fruits can be divided into three main types: There's also sweet granadilla (""Passiflora ligularis""). Passion fruits are round or oval. They can be yellow, red, purple, and green. The fruits have a juicy edible center composed of a large number of seeds. The fruit is a source of carbohydrates, carotene, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, fiber, and protein. The part of the fruit that is used (eaten) is the pulpy juicy seeds. Passion fruits can also be squeezed"
"red flowers, each surrounded by white and purple filaments. Requiring a minimum temperature of , in temperate zones it must be grown under glass. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Giant granadilla The giant granadilla, barbadine (Trinidad), grenadine (Haiti), giant tumbo or badea (), ටං ටිං (), Passiflora quadrangularis, produces the largest fruit of any species within the genus ""Passiflora"". It is a perennial native to the Neotropics, having smooth, cordate, ovate or acuminate leaves; petioles bearing from 4 to 6 glands; an emetic and narcotic root; scented flowers; and a large, oblong fruit, containing"
"Passiflora ligularis Passiflora ligularis, commonly known as the sweet granadilla or grenadia, is a plant species in the genus ""Passiflora"". It is known as ""granadilla"" in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru; ""granadilla común in"" Guatemala; ""granadilla de China"" or ""parchita amarilla"" in Venezuela and ""granaditta"" in Jamaica. The epithet ""ligularis"" comes from the plant's ligulate corollae. It is native to the Andes Mountains, mainly Peru, including Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. It grows as far south as northern Argentina and as far north as Mexico. Outside of its native range it grows in the tropical mountains of"
"other Central American and Caribbean Spanish-speaking countries, it is known by the Mexican name, while South American Spanish-speaking countries use a Quechua-derived word, ""palta"". In Portuguese, it is ""abacate"". The fruit is sometimes called an avocado pear or alligator pear (due to its shape and the rough green skin of some cultivars). The Nahuatl ""ahuacatl"" can be compounded with other words, as in ""ahuacamolli"", meaning avocado soup or sauce, from which the Spanish word ""guacamole"" derives. In the United Kingdom, the term ""avocado pear"" is still sometimes misused as applied when avocados first became commonly available in the 1960s. Originating"
"achieved great commercial success, but its unique flavor, early and long season, and prolific nature have led to its increasing popularity in backyard orchards in southern California. Besides being good for eating fresh, 'Cocktail' may be used to make marmalade or jam, candied peel, syrup, or in cocktails and smoothies. Mandelo A mandelo (or ""Mandalo"", also known as a ""cocktail grapefruit"") is a citrus fruit that is smaller than a grapefruit, has yellow or yellow-green coloured skin and bright yellow or yellow-orange flesh, but is sweeter than a grapefruit. The mandelo was developed in the 1950s at the UC Citrus"
"Grapefruit The grapefruit (""Citrus"" × ""paradisi"") is a subtropical citrus tree known for its sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. Grapefruit is a hybrid originating in Barbados as an accidental cross between two introduced species, sweet orange (""C. sinensis"") and pomelo, or shaddock (""C. maxima""), both of which were introduced from Asia in the seventeenth century. When found, it was named the ""forbidden fruit""; and frequently, it has been misidentified with the pomelo. The grapefruit's name alludes to clusters of the fruit on the tree, which often appear similar to that of grapes. The evergreen grapefruit trees usually grow to"
"Tomatillo The tomatillo (""Physalis philadelphica"" and ""Physalis ixocarpa""), also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family bearing small, spherical and green or green-purple fruit of the same name. Tomatillos originated in Mexico and were cultivated in the pre-Columbian era. A staple of Mexican cuisine, they are eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes, particularly salsa verde. The wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far north, with the highest diversity in Mexico. In 2017, scientists reported on their discovery and analysis of a fossil tomatillo"
"trials and produces a flavorful fruit. Physalis longifolia Physalis longifolia, known by the common names common groundcherry, longleaf groundcherry, and wild tomatillo, is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is native to North America, where it is native to eastern Canada, much of the continental United States, and northern Mexico. It has also been noted as an introduced species in other regions, including parts of the United States outside its native range. In some areas, such as California, it is an occasional noxious weed. This species is a perennial herb growing tall with somewhat oval-shaped"
"nutritional requirements of plants and fruit set mechanisms will help to improve growing systems. Breeding goals are to break seed dormancy, to improve sweetness of fruits and to increase yield. For industrial uses, little ""stones"" of sodium and calcium that occasionally appear in the fruit skin form a problem. Those stones have to be eliminated by breeding. Tamarillo The tamarillo is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that bears the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit. It is also known as the tree tomato, tomate andino,"
"California, and since it readily transmits the turnip mosaic virus, this could be a threat to tomatillo production in California. Tomatillo The tomatillo (""Physalis philadelphica"" and ""Physalis ixocarpa""), also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family bearing small, spherical and green or green-purple fruit of the same name. Tomatillos originated in Mexico and were cultivated in the pre-Columbian era. A staple of Mexican cuisine, they are eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes, particularly salsa verde. The wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far"
"Picadillo Picadillo (, ""mince"") is a traditional dish in many Latin American countries and the Philippines (where it is known as ""giniling"", and also ""arroz a la Cubana"") that is similar to ""hash"". It is made with ground beef, tomatoes (tomato sauce may be used as a substitute), raisins, olives, and other ingredients that vary by region. It is often served with rice or used as a filling in dishes such as tacos, savoury pastries or croquettes. The name comes from the Spanish word ""picar"", which means ""to mince"". Costa Rican versions always include the name of the vegetable which"
"Mandelo A mandelo (or ""Mandalo"", also known as a ""cocktail grapefruit"") is a citrus fruit that is smaller than a grapefruit, has yellow or yellow-green coloured skin and bright yellow or yellow-orange flesh, but is sweeter than a grapefruit. The mandelo was developed in the 1950s at the UC Citrus Experiment Station, but then escaped into public orchards. It is a white-fleshed tri-specific citrus hybrid between a 'Frua' hybrid mandarin ('Dancy' mandarin × 'King tangor') and a Siamese Sweet pommelo. This makes it 1/4 King tangor, 1/4 Dancy tangerine, and 1/2 Siamese Sweet Pommelo. It is named for its ancestors,"
"Garcinia intermedia Garcinia intermedia is a species of tropical American tree which produces tasty fruit. In English it is known as the lemon drop mangosteen (a name it shares with the closely related and similarly tasting ""Garcinia madruno""). In Spanish it is called mameyito, though it is known as jorco in Costa Rica. In the Philippines, it is known as berba. In Portuguese it is called achachairu. The name achachairu is also applied to ""Garcinia humilis"", another species native to Bolivia with larger, round or egg-shaped fruit (see Achachairu). ""G. humilis"" has been commercialized in Australia under the name Achacha."
"Garcinia madruno Garcinia madruno, the charichuelo, is a fruit-producing tree species from the rainforests of Central and South America. The leaves are dark green and leathery. The fruit looks like a shriveled droopy lemon, and has a similar rind. The interior is soft white pulp and has a popular, slightly citrusy taste people have compared to a sweet santol fruit or lemony cotton candy. The species was formerly included in the genus ""Rheedia"", which has since been absorbed into ""Garcinia"", as ""Rheedias"" species are now known as ""new world mangosteens"". ""Garcinia madruno"" is well adapted to a wide variety of"
"common names include radical weed, sand brier or briar, bull nettle, tread-softly, Solanum mammosum (""apple of Sodom""), devil's tomato and wild tomato. Leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong to oval, long, and each is irregularly lobed or coarsely toothed. Both surfaces are covered with fine hairs. Leaves smell like potatoes when crushed. The flowers have five petals and are usually white or purple with yellow centers, though there is a blue variant that resembles the tomato flower. The fruits also resemble tomatoes. The immature fruit is dark green with light green stripes, turning yellow and wrinkled as it matures. Each fruit contains"
"and used like raisins. They contain pectin and can be used in pie filling. Ground cherries are called ""Poha"" in the Hawaiian language, and poha jam and preserves are traditional desserts made from ""Physalis"" plants grown on the Hawaiian Islands. The Cape gooseberry is native to the Americas, but is common in many subtropical areas. Its use in South Africa near the Cape of Good Hope inspired its common name. Other species of commercial importance include the tomatillo (""P. philadelphica""). Some nations, such as Colombia, have a significant economic trade in ""Physalis"" fruit. Physalis are widely cultivated in India, where"
"species in the genus ""Physalis"". Other names are Mexican green tomato and miltomate. In Spanish, it is called ""tomate de cáscara"", ""tomate de fresadilla"", ""tomate milpero"", ""tomate verde"" (green tomato), ""tomatillo"" (Mexico; this term means ""little tomato"" elsewhere), ""miltomate"" (Mexico, Guatemala), ""farolito"", or simply ""tomate"" (in which case the tomato is called ""jitomate""). Tomatillos are native to Central America and Mexico. The plant is grown mostly in the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Morelos, and in the highlands of Guatemala where it is known as ""miltomate"". In the United States, tomatillos have been cultivated since 1863, with one dubbed ""jamberry"""
"Guava Guava () is a common tropical fruit cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. ""Psidium guajava"" (common guava, lemon guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Although related species may also be called guavas, they belong to other species or genera, such as the ""pineapple guava"" ""Acca sellowiana"". In 2011, India was the largest producer of guavas. The most frequently eaten species, and the one often simply referred to as ""the guava"", is the apple guava (""Psidium guajava""). Guavas are typical Myrtoideae, with tough dark"
"is cultivated sporadically throughout the tropics. Garcinia intermedia Garcinia intermedia is a species of tropical American tree which produces tasty fruit. In English it is known as the lemon drop mangosteen (a name it shares with the closely related and similarly tasting ""Garcinia madruno""). In Spanish it is called mameyito, though it is known as jorco in Costa Rica. In the Philippines, it is known as berba. In Portuguese it is called achachairu. The name achachairu is also applied to ""Garcinia humilis"", another species native to Bolivia with larger, round or egg-shaped fruit (see Achachairu). ""G. humilis"" has been commercialized"
"is derived from the Mexican town of Campeche, where it is native. In the numerous countries where it is cultivated or sold, it is known by many vernacular names; canistel is common, as are variations on egg-fruit and names referring to its yellow color. In the Philippines it is called ""chesa"" or ""tiessa"" or ""tiesa"". In Sri Lanka this fruit is known as ""Laulu"", ""Lavulu"" or ""Lawalu"". In Thailand it is known by different traditional popular names such as ""Lamut Khamen"" (ละมุดเขมร=""Khmer Sapodilla"") or ""Tho Khamen"" (ท้อเขมร=""Khmer Peach""), folk imagination attributing a hypothetical Cambodian origin to this fruit (the name"
"edible fruit. Select species are cultivated for their edible fruit, however; the typical ""Physalis"" fruit is similar to a firm tomato in texture, and like strawberries or pineapple in flavor, with a mild acidity. Some species, such as the Cape gooseberry and tomatillo have been bred into many cultivars with varying flavors, from tart to sweet to savory. ""Physalis"" fruit are rich in cryptoxanthin.The fruit can be used like the tomato. Once extracted from its husk, it can be eaten raw and used in salads. Some varieties are added to desserts, used as flavoring, made into fruit preserves, or dried"
"cultivated. Instead, the plant proliferates as a weedy species at medium-altitude locations in its native countries. Like the naranjilla, the ""toronjo"" prefers shaded or semi-shaded growing environments. The fruit is a large berry, green when unripe, ripening to yellow or yellow-orange, about the size of a small tomato or a large tomatillo. The orange flesh is filled with an abundance of small seeds. The strong, sweet-tart flavor is regarded as excellent, and worthy of further agricultural investigation, but the fruit is also covered with sharp bristles which persist upon full ripening, and which can be irritating to the skin Unharvested"
"Passiflora edulis Passiflora edulis is a vine species of passion flower that is native to southern Brazil through Paraguay and northern Argentina. It is cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical areas for its sweet, seedy fruit, commonly called passion fruit. The fruit is a pepo, a type of berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds. The fruit is both eaten or juiced, the juice often added to other fruit juices to enhance aroma. The passion fruit is so called because it is one of the"
"Tangelo The tangelo ( , ; ""C. reticulata × C. maxima"" or ""x C. paradisi""), ""Citrus × tangelo"", is a citrus fruit hybrid of a tangerine and a grapefruit. Sometimes referred to as honeybells, they are the size of an adult fist, have a tart, tangy, tangerine taste, and are juicy at the expense of flesh. They generally have loose skin and are easier to peel than oranges, readily distinguished from them by a characteristic ""nipple"" at the stem. Tangelos can be used as a substitute for mandarin oranges or sweet oranges. The early maturing Orlando tangelo is noted for"
"grapefruit was the Jamaican sweet orange (""Citrus sinensis""), itself an ancient hybrid of Asian origin; the other was the Indonesian pomelo (""C. maxima""). One story of the fruit's origin is that a certain ""Captain Shaddock"" brought pomelo seeds to Jamaica and bred the first fruit, however, it probably originated as a naturally occurring hybrid between the two plants some time after they had been introduced there. The hybrid fruit, then called ""the forbidden fruit"", was first documented in 1750 by a Welshman, Rev. Griffith Hughes, who described specimens from Barbados in ""The Natural History of Barbados"". Currently, the grapefruit is"
"""China"" where the orange, a similar-looking fruit, originated. The fruit is known as maracuyá or parcha in Spanish, grenadille or fruit de la passion in French. ""P. edulis"" is a perennial vine; tendrils are borne in leaf axils, and have a red or purple hue when young. There are two main varieties: a purple-fruited type, ""P. edulis"" f. ""edulis"", and the yellow-fruited ""P. edulis"" f. ""flavicarpa"". Usually the vine produces a single flower 5–7.5 cm wide at each node. The flower has 5 oblong, green sepals and 5 white petals. The sepals and petals are 4-6mm in length and form"
"Tanghulu Tanghulu () also called bingtanghulu, is a traditional Chinese snack of candied Crataegus pinnatifida, also known as mountain hawthorn, Chinese haw, Chinese hawthorn or Chinese hawberry. It is also called shanzha(山楂), which is a chinese fruit. People mistaken tanghulu for regular candied fruits. Coated in sugary hardened syrup, tanghulu is a very popular treat in Northern China. This sweet and sour treat for the chinese was made long ago in the ancient times where there was an emperor in rule. Today, people still eat these, mostly in northern China, and is rarely found in southern china. . It originated"
"soils, tolerating even poor soils or heavy clay. It is a slow grower and takes about 5 to 7 years to fruit. When young, it must be protected from frosts and it will not fruit in cold areas. The fruit is not very well known outside of South America and a few backyard growers in South Florida. Garcinia madruno Garcinia madruno, the charichuelo, is a fruit-producing tree species from the rainforests of Central and South America. The leaves are dark green and leathery. The fruit looks like a shriveled droopy lemon, and has a similar rind. The interior is soft"
"said to be one of the ""Seven Wonders of Barbados"". The grapefruit was brought to Florida by Count Odet Philippe in 1823 in what is now known as Safety Harbor. Further crosses have produced the tangelo (1905), the Minneola tangelo (1931), and the oroblanco (1984). The grapefruit was known as the ""shaddock"" or ""shattuck"" until the nineteenth century. Its current name alludes to clusters of the fruit on the tree, which often appear similar to that of grapes. Botanically, it was not distinguished from the pomelo until the 1830s, when it was given the name ""Citrus paradisi."" Its true origins"