Passion Fields

Inserted in the heart of the Redlands in the warm and tropical Miami Dade County of southern Florida, our enchanting variety of Passion Fruits will awe the most demanding connoisseur. Second to none in flavor, size, appearance, aroma, and shelf life our fruits are the result of years of research and development to bring to life two new varieties Golden Anakarina and Ruby Anakarina (patents pending). In order to guarantee the uniqueness of our fruits the whole plantation is also under a revolutionary and complex system of Open Hydroponics in which the nutrients provided to the plants are in perfect balance throughout the year. Delicious, passion fruit is rich source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fiber. 100 g fruit contains about 97 calories. The fruit is a very good source of dietary fiber. 100 g fruit pulp contains 10.4 g or 27% of fiber. Good fiber in the diet helps remove cholesterol from the body. In addition dietary insoluble fiber by acting as a bulk laxative helps protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxic substances in the colon as well as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon. Passion fruit is good in vitamin C, providing about 30 mg per 100 g. Vitamin-C (ascorbic acid) is a powerful water soluble anti-oxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against flu-like infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals. The fruit contains very good levels of vitamin-A (provides about 1274 IU per 100 g), and flavonoid antioxidants. Current research studies suggest that these compounds have antioxidant properties, and along with vitamin A are essential for good eye-sight. Vitamin A is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin-A, and flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. Fresh passion fruit is very rich in potassium. 100 g fruit pulp has about 348 mg of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cells and body fluids, and helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure. Furthermore, passion fruit is a very good source of minerals. Iron, copper, magnesium and phosphorus are present in adequate amounts in the fruit. Also known around the world as passionfruit, maracuja, parcha and parchita, this amazing fruit can become additction (in the good meaning of it) for those that ever tried it.