Efusjon Breeze Spotlight: The Passion Fruit

Here is some great information on the Passionfruit (which is one of the fruits in Efusjon's Breeze) that was forwarded to us from Keith Dillon, Efusjon's Vice President of Business Development aka the guy in charge in researching and helping formulate Efusjon's amazingly healthy and delicious products! Keep up the good work, Keith!

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit is a small egg-shaped tropical fruit, which is also known by the name of Purple Granadillas. Passion fruit contains several seeds and has wrinkled purple brown rind on maturing. The seeds and the pulp inside, both are edible, making it easier to consume the fruit. Moreover, the pulp of the fruit has a distinct aroma and has a slightly sweet taste. In tropical countries, passion fruit is primarily used for juicing. The fruit is about 1 - 3 inches wide, with a smooth and waxy coating outside. Apart from its pleasant taste and appearance, the fruit is known for its various health benefits. To know about the nutritional value and benefits of Passion fruit, read on.

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Passion Fruit

• The juice of passion fruit reduces cancer cell growth. Though research is underway on this issue, the phytochemicals in the fruit juice are considered to inhibit cancer cell growth.
• The phenolic acids and flavonoids present in the fruit are supposed to possess heart-protecting function.
• The phenolic profile of the fruit is known for its anti-microbial activity.
• Passion fruit is a good source of antioxidants, both water soluble and fat soluble ones.
• Passion fruit is considered good for products which require pasteurization.
• The fruit is quite high in carbohydrates and simple sugars, which improves athletic performance.
• It contains plant sterols, which help in lowering the levels of cholesterol.
• Passion fruit is a reservoir of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Potassium.
• The seeds of the fruit are very vital sources of fiber.
• It is supposed to possess somniferous properties, which when taken before going to bed, help the person to relax and have a restful sleep.
• It is very good for attaining optimum health and to reduce weight.

The passion fruit, native to South America has many amazing health benefits to all who eat this sweet and aromatic fruit. Passion fruit was a staple of Aztec society and once Spanish missionaries laid eyes on the blossoms of the passion fruit, they named it thus as they said that the blossoms resembled the crown of thorns on Christ's head during the crucifixion.

Passion fruit has a very aromatic smell and can either be yellow or purple on the outside. The skin of the passion fruit is wrinkly and its pulp is a yellow, jelly-like substance with black seeds.

Now, one of the many health benefits of passion fruit is that its seeds (one cup) contains almost 25 grams of fiber. Passion fruit seeds are a great source of fiber that the body needs to cleanse the colon, improve digestion, and help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Fiber attaches itself to the buildup found in the colon wall, pulls it out and makes the colon clean and clear from disturbances. This makes it easier for the body to digest food and in the long run, prevents the development of colon cancer. A similar process takes place in the valves of the heart whereby fiber flushes out the buildup of fat and cholesterol in the heart, protecting the body against heart attacks, heart disease and strokes.

Passion fruit also benefits those who eat it by providing the body with high doses of Vitamin A and C. Vitamin A helps the body to remove free radicals that cause skin and tissue damage, and it helps to improve our vision. Meanwhile Vitamin C helps to repair tissue, helps prevent heart disease and cancer and helps our bones.

A 2008 study found that subjects who took passion fruit extracts and who suffer from asthma, got relief from symptoms of coughing and wheezing by 76 percent.
The antioxidants found in passion fruit is believed to block histamine, reduce allergy and inflammation; passion fruit therefore has the health benefit of reducing the symptoms of asthma.


The antioxidant and flavonoid found in passion fruit have also been found by some researchers at the University of Florida to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Health Benefits:

• Passion fruit juice is an excellent digestive stimulant and helps in the treatment of other gastric ailments.
• Passion fruit seeds contain high amount of fiber that the body needs to cleanse the colon, improve digestion, and help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• Passion fruit is high in vitamin A which helps the body to remove free radicals that cause skin and tissue damage, and it also helps to improve our vision.
• It is also rich in Vitamin C which helps to repair tissue, helps prevent heart disease and cancer and helps our bones.
• There is also a compound in passion fruit that is believed to block histamine, reduce allergy and inflammation; passion fruit therefore has the health benefit of reducing the symptoms of asthma.
• The antioxidants found in passion fruit have been found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.