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  Passionfruit
Passionfruit vines are found wild and cultivated to some extent in many other parts of the Old World–including the highlands of Java, Sumatra, Malaya, Western Samoa, Norfolk Islands, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Guam, the Philippines, the Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe and Taiwan.
On the average, a bushel of passionfruits in Australia weighs 36 lbs (16 kg); yields 13 1/3 lbs (6 kg) of pulp from which is obtained 1 gal (3.785 liters)–that is 10.7 lbs (4.5 kg) of juice, and 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg) of seeds.
Free amino acids in purple passionfruit juice are: arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, leucine, lysine, proline, threonine, tyrosine and valine.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/passionfruit.html   (6716 words)

  
 Passionfruit
The yellow passionfruit is tolerant to most of the soil borne pests and diseases that affect the purple type, and is more prolific, bearing larger, heavier fruit with more juice, which has a higher acid content than the purple type.
Passionfruit may be grown on a wide range of soil types, but the best suited soils are light to heavy sandy loams of medium texture having a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
The pruning of passionfruit vines is conducted in order to reduce the level of pests and diseases and to encourage new vine growth.
www.slumaffe.org /Agriculture/Crop_Development/Passionfruit/passionfruit.html   (843 words)

  
 Chapter 5: Tree Fruits & Nuts and Exotic Tree Fruits & Nuts
Passionfruit is known in Hawaii as lilikoi, in Australia as golden passionfruit, in Brazil as maracuja peroba, and in South Africa as yellow granadilla.
The passionfruit was named by early missionaries in South America who saw in it the implements of crucifixion, that is, the crown of thorns (corona), the five wounds (five anthers), the nails of the cross (divisions of the pistil), the whips and cords (the tendrils on the vine), and the spear (leaf).
The larger the planting of passionfruit, the more efficient becomes the activity of the two primary pollinating agents - the carpenter bee and the honey bee - because competing plants are relatively reduced.
gears.tucson.ars.ag.gov /book/chap5/passionfruit.html   (1927 words)

  
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Passionfruit was introduced to Europe then, at the beginning of the 17th century, where it was grown for its unique flowers, and in 1629 it reached England.
Seeds of the purple passionfruit were brought to Hawaii from Australia in 1880 by Eugene Delemar and planted in the district of Lilikoi on east Maui.
The neglected yellow passionfruit was found to be both wilt- and nematode- resistant and not to sucker from the roots, so was adopted as a rootstock for the purple passionfruit.
home.att.net /~oc_crfg/passionfruit-1990J.htm   (10974 words)

  
 Passionfruit - Steve Manfredi - Good Living - Entertainment - smh.com.au
But passionfruit's piercing flavour can be put to good use in desserts and pastries of all types.
Crisp, buttery puff pastry rectangles layered with thick pastry cream and fresh passionfruit pulp is a classic combination, the fruit's tanginess providing contrast and colour to this rich dessert.
Yoghurt and passionfruit is perhaps one of the healthiest breakfasts but, once in a while, try passionfruit with hot pancakes, fresh whipped cream and maple syrup.
www.smh.com.au /news/steve-manfredi/passionfruit/2005/08/19/1123958220870.html   (560 words)

  
 Passionfruit (Passion Fruit) Products "Fruits Are Us!"
Purple Passionfruit is known to be less acidic with a richer flavor and higher juice content than the Yellow.
Passionfruit is similar in make-up to a Pomegranate, and the Spanish word for Passionfruit is Granadilla, which means "Little Pomegranate".
Passionfruit is a wonderful complement to fruit juice blends, because it is Puree free, and has a delicious, unique tart flavor, which does not overpower the other ingredients of the juice blend.
www.snpmarketing.com /products_fruit_tropical_passion.htm   (193 words)

  
 Incredible Edibles - Passionfruit Recipes
Strain the passionfruit pulp to obtain the juice.
Cook the cape gooseberries, passionfruit and water for 30 minutes, or until tender.
Combine passionfruit pulp with butter, sugar and lightly beaten egg in the top of a double boiler.
www.edible.co.nz /recipes/passionfruit.htm   (292 words)

  
 HortFACT - Passionfruit culture - Varieties and General requirements
The edible passionfruit grown in New Zealand are subtropical in origin.
The purple passionfruit, Passiflora edulis, is a semi-woody perennial vine that is native to Brazil in South America.
Commercial planting’s of passionfruit in New Zealand began in KeriKeri in 1927 and later extended to Auckland and Tauranga.
www.hortnet.co.nz /publications/hortfacts/hf708005.htm   (1216 words)

  
 Growing passionfruit - common questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Passionfruit varieties such as the Supersweet series are hybrids between Passiflora edulis and Passiflora edulis f.
Hybrid passionfruit varieties have a varying degree of resistance to Fusarium wilt, so it is essential that a special wilt-resistant strain of P edulis f.
Passionfruit yields are very much related to good strong growth throughout the year and irrigation is a way to ensure this.
www2.dpi.qld.gov.au /horticulture/5524.html   (1941 words)

  
 Greater Wellington - Banana passionfruit
Banana passionfruit is an invasive plant, colonising indigenous bush, riparian zones and reserves.
The long term objective is to suppress the density of banana passionfruit to minimise its impact in the Wellington region.
Landowners, occupiers or their agents are required to destroy all sites of banana passionfruit on their land on an annual basis.
www.gw.govt.nz /section905.cfm   (395 words)

  
 Stash Tea: Stash Mango Passionfruit Herbal Tea
The passionfruit is the best known fruit of a group of flowering herbs and shrubs native to tropical areas of America, Asia and Australia.
Passionfruit has a very aromatic, tropical flavor that makes it a favorite delicacy around the world.
To create our Mango Passionfruit herbal tea, we've taken fruity herbs such as rosehips, orange peel, hibiscus and lemongrass, and combined them with the naturally sweet flavor of mango and the tropical flavor of passionfruit.
www.stashtea.com /w-111560.htm   (342 words)

  
 Passionfruit Desserts Recipes - Page one
Cut the Panama Passionfruit in half and use a teaspoon to remove the Passionfruit pulp.
Melt the butter and bring to a boil with the Passionfruit pulp and the sugar, cooking until all the sugar has dissolved.
Halve the Passionfruit and stir in with the nuts.
www.fruitsofwhitsunday.com /Desserts.htm   (1690 words)

  
 Passionfruit - Recipes
Mould passionfruit mixture into egg shapes using two dessertspoons Drop shapes into simmering water poach on one side for about a minute gently turn with slotted spoon, poach another minute.
TO MAKE Passionfruit Frosting, beat butter, icing sugar and passionfruit pulp with electric beater until light and creamy.
To serve: Pour enough passionfruit sauce on to a shallow dish to cover the bottom evenly.
www.passionfruit.org.nz /Recipes.htm   (862 words)

  
 Preserving: Passionfruit Jam by Recipe Cottage
We grow passionfruit in our southwestern California garden - it is literally a no maintenance vine that stays green and produces fruit year 'round.
And the flowers are incredible, even though they last only one day on passionfruit (much longer on passion flower vines).
Since we were getting so much fruit we went in search of recipes that would use them and found two absolute winners - this passionfruit jam recipe and another for passionfruit liqueur.
www.recipecottage.com /preserving/passionfruit-jam.html   (457 words)

  
 Passiflora edulis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The members of this genus produce beautiful flowers that are extensively cultivated outside their natural range.
Passiflora edulis is cultivated commercially in northwestern South America, the Caribbean, Brazil, south Florida, Hawaii (where it is called lilikoi), Australasia (where it is always spelled passionfruit), East Africa, and South Africa (where it is called granadilla) for its fruit.
The passion fruit of commerce is round to oval, yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a mushy interior filled with numerous seeds.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Passion_fruit   (366 words)

  
 Banana Passionfruit
A distinctive and much admired passionfruit relative, Passiflora mollissima Bailey (syns.
The banana passionfruit is native and commonly found in the wild in Andean valleys from Venezuela and eastern Colombia to Bolivia and Peru.
It is believed to have been domesticated only shortly before the Spanish Conquest.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/banana_passion_fruit.html   (1003 words)

  
 Banana passionfruit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Banana passionfruit is the fruit of several plants in the genus Passiflora, and are therefore related to the passion fruit.
It was given this name in New Zealand, where passionfruit are also prevalent.
It was domesticated around the time of the Spanish Conquest and today it is commonly cultivated and its fruit are regularly sold in local markets.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Banana_passionfruit   (319 words)

  
 Banana passionfruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Large infestations of the banana passionfruit vine are apparent on roadsides and in bush areas of coastal Otago.
This vigorous vine is capable of climbing into the tree canopy and forming large masses which overtop and smother the supporting trees.
Banana passionfruit is an evergreen vine, with three lobed, shiny green leaves with toothed edges and soft hairs underneath.
www.orc.govt.nz /portal.asp?categoryid=207   (321 words)

  
 Passionfruit
Fresh passionfruit, with its haunting flavour and elusive fragrance, elevates this quick and simple pudding above the ordinary.
Whenever possible use fresh passionfruit pulp, which is tart and balances the sugar.
Where it is not available, use 2 tablespoons canned passionfruit pulp combined with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
www.showcook.co.za /passionfruit.htm   (389 words)

  
 Passionfruit Tart Recipe | Recipezaar
To make the passionfruit mix, put it together the day before you wish to bake the tart (resting the custard in the refrigerator helps avoid splitting).
With the tart shell sitting in the oven on a sheetpan, carefully pour in the passionfruit custard.
I'm completely unfamiliar with passionfruit and I assume it's not a commonly eaten fruit but it's impossible to compare to anything else because it is so fabulously unique.
www.recipezaar.com /recipe/getrecipe.zsp?id=37527   (506 words)

  
 passionfruit pannacotta on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
passionfruit jelly layer 1 tsp agar agar powder 1/2 c passionfruit pulp or syrup 1/2 c water 1.
bring the passionfruit pulp thinned with about 1/4 c water to a boil.
add to the passionfruit pulp, and return to a boil, stirring constantly.
www.flickr.com /photos/santos/10767635   (358 words)

  
 Passionfruit - Exotic Tropical Fruit - Cape Tribulation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Completely different to the purple shrivelled passionfruit of the southern markets.
Gives a detailed desription of both the Purple Passionfruit and the Golden Passionfruit and covers climate, soil, season, pests and diseases and food uses.
This page describes the plant in detail, both purple and yellow forms, how to grow it, as well as providing a detailed list of the different varieties available.
www.capetrib.com.au /Passionfruit.htm   (364 words)

  
 Passionfruit Catering Inc. - Los Angeles, Orange County, Complete Event Planning
Passionfruit Catering Inc. - Los Angeles, Orange County, Complete Event Planning
You will receive impeccable quality, service and value whether you are planning a large corporate event or a small social gathering.
Passionfruit is a W.M.B.E. organization offering complete catering services from event planning to food service to cleaning up afterwards.
www.passionfruitla.com   (124 words)

  
 passion fruit cookbook
Passionfruit Syrups and Sauces - There are many uses for passionfruit syrups.
I also used "all butter" instead of shortening and strained canned passionfruit for the passionfruit juice.
They are definitely enhanced when you empty the liquid into a saucepan and add in passionfruit juice.
www.seasonedwithlove.com /passion_fruit_cookbook.htm   (1336 words)

  
 Coconut Pancakes With Banana and Passionfruit Syrup Recipe
Transfer to a plate and keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining pancakes.
Serve the pancakes in stacks of three with the banana and passionfruit syrup.
Combine the sugar, passionfruit pulp and 125 ml (1/2 cup) water in a small saucepan over a medium heat and bring to the boil, skimming any scum from the surface.
www.foodreference.com /html/coconut-pancakes.html   (289 words)

  
 PassionFruit Solutions: Web Site Design & Network Consulting Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
PassionFruit Solutions delivers innovative and technologically sound cutting edge web site solutions designed to maximise your global internet presence.
PassionFruit Solutions focuses on delivering innovative business solutions that leverage our design and technology expertise.
Following these principles, PassionFruit Solutions has not only delivered a strategic advantage to our clients since its inception, but has provided this within tight schedules and budgets.
www.pfruit.com /v3/index.html   (129 words)

  
 “passionfruit pannacotta” 36 Recipes | Recipezaar
I haven’t made this yet but I did have it saved in one of my cookbooks to try because passionfruit is very popular in Australia.
A delicious passionfruit flavoured oozy, gooey saucy pudding.
Emailed to me this morning from the Simply Great Meals Recipe Club, so I have not tried this, but it sounds like a simple flavoursome family dessert and it's quick to make.
www.recipezaar.com /recipes.php?q=passionfruit+pannacotta   (570 words)

  
 Passionfruit melting moments
Remove pulp from passionfruit; place pulp into a fine sieve and press down with the back of a spoon.
PASSIONFRUIT BUTTER CREAM: Beat the butter and sifted icing sugar mixture in a small bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
Sandwich biscuits with a teaspoon of the Passionfruit Butter Cream.
aww.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=48669   (245 words)

  
 Petite Crème Citrus Bread Pudding with Passionfruit Caramel Sauce Recipe - Rice/Grains - Cooking Light   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Note: Passionfruit puree and petite crème cheese are available in specialty food stores.
You can make your own puree with fresh passionfruit.
Puree the pulp of a dozen passionfruit in a food processor for about 1 cup.
food.cookinglight.com /cooking/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=347639   (204 words)

  
 Passionfruit Catering Inc. - About Us
Passionfruit Catering Inc. - About Us For 16 years, Passionfruit, has been serving clients from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles to San Diego and has developed an outstanding reputation for Quality, Style and Service.
Lynne is President and General Manager of Passionfruit.
Jeff is the Vice-President and Executive Chef of Passionfruit.
www.passionfruitla.com /aboutus.html   (325 words)

  
 Banana passionfruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Banana passionfruit (P. mollissima) is the most common of the naturalised species of the genus in NZ except in northern areas where it is largely replaced by northern banana passionfruit (P.mixta).
The stipules (appendage where the leaves join the stem) of the northern banana passionfruit are 2-4 mm wide whereas in banana passionfruit they are 5-10 mm wide.
It is a climbing plant able to reach the tree canopy and cover a large area.
www.boprc.govt.nz /weeds/Weed316.asp   (296 words)

  
 Passionfruit parfait :: Recipe :: ABC Central Victoria
Fold in the passionfruit puree and then allow the mix to cool completely.
When cold, carefully fold in the whipped cream: make sure there are no lumps of cream visible in the mixture.
Serving Suggestion: Garnish with some extra passionfruit puree and some vanilla-flavoured whipped cream (or double cream, if you prefer).
www.abc.com.au /centralvic/stories/s1786793.htm   (256 words)

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