Nutritional Values and Current Research on Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis)

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a tropical fruit that is widely consumed for its desirable taste, nondurable shelf life, nutritional value and health qualities.It is an excellent source of vitamins C, A and B-complex, along with minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants.Which play therapeutic roles in the health of the user reducing inflammation including anxiety and anti-cancer.It has been investigated in the recent past for its bioactive compounds, with potential uses in increasing health, while at the genomic level it is being researched to increase its production and resistance to diseases and stress.The purpose of this review has been to unveil simple but essential facts about the fruit as well as ongoing and future developments in health and horticulture.