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Granadilla

The fruit that turns the shelf orange

Granadilla - Product picture

Along with passion fruit and maracuja, the granadilla belongs to the passion fruit family. There are as many as 200 varieties in circulation, but these three are the most common in shops. The granadilla is by far the least known. This round to oval fruit can be recognised by its orange, but also green or yellow, skin. Compared with the well-known passionfruit, the taste is slightly sweeter.

The hard shell of the granadilla is inedible. The deliciously sweet flesh is gelatinous, with black edible seeds. The granadilla owes its name to the Spaniards. They initially mistook the South American fruit for a small pomegranate.

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Storage advice

  • Transport and storage: Refrigerated transport and storage is recommended for the granadilla. Maintain a temperature of 10˚C.
  • Shop: A place on the regular fresh produce shelf is fine.

Our granadillas are grown in:

Colombia and Peru

Growing and harvesting

At the grower's

The granadilla plant is mature enough to bear fruit around 12 months after planting. From that moment on, the grower can harvest daily. The plants reach a maximum age of 3 years. The cycle from flower to fruit takes 12 weeks. When the colour of the skin changes to orange, the growers know it is time to harvest, sort and pack the granadillas. The fruits are then transported to the Netherlands.

Recipes & preparation tips

Like the other passion fruit varieties, spooning out the granadilla is a favourite use with many consumers. With its versatile application options, the fruit can also be found in dressings and cocktails.

Granadilla - Recipes & Preparation

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