There are certain characteristics of Passionfruit that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Passionfruit is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection. Passionfruit varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Oval and its textureis Juicy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Passionfruit, its taste is sweet and tart.
Passionfruit color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Passionfruits are available in shades of purple and yellow.