Granadilla is a climbing vine and evolved in South America. It grows in the warmer lands of the coast and valleys, as well as in the high jungle.
The fruit can be orange-yellow in color depending on where it comes from. When broken open it has white flesh and a mass of gray seeds in a pulp. Sometimes the seeds are dark gray or even black. However, it is the pulp that people find delicious and eagerly consume.
These are its benefits:
- It is an important source of potassium, calcium, iron, fiber and phosphorus. It also has a lot of vitamin A.
- It has an important load of proteins and carbohydrates.
- Helps to relax the body, becoming a good sedative or natural relaxant
- It is a good digestive stimulant and helps control acidity
- Helps ulcers to heal
- It has a high fiber content if you also eat the seeds
- Helps improve children's growth
- Studies reveal that it can be useful to treat worms and lower fever
- It has also been pointed out that it could help prevent cancer, although these studies are still being carried out worldwide.
Granadilla
Granadilla is a fairly popular fruit in Peru. And its benefits are many. A very rich and nutritious fruit. Perfect for the lunchbox of the smallest of the house. Take note of its properties.