How Ripe Is Passion Fruit

This week, we are talking about how to tell if passion fruit is ripe. If you have ever eaten fresh passion fruits before, you may have noticed that some taste better than others.

If you find that your mouth is watering as you read this article, then it is probably because there are still people who buy un-ripe passion fruits and eat them! Thankfully, there are few rules for when an acidity level of passion fruits is considered “good” or “bad.”

In this article, I will go into more detail and talk about what factors determine whether a passion fruit is too early or not.

Touch test

The easiest way to determine if passion fruit is in its prime is to touch it- lightly scoop some of it out with a spoon, and see how soft it is! If it’s firm and not overly sweet, then it's at its best!

Many people like to eat this fruit while drinking wine or mixed into yogurt or dessert dishes.

Store properly

As with any fruit, your should always check to see if it is in-season and buy what is at its best season. This way, you are buying at its peak flavor potential!

Passion fruits can be expensive as they are known for being very expensive. Make sure to purchase them from a reputable seller and keep them stored properly so that they do not get spoiled.

You can store passion fruits in their own container or use plastic bags or boxes. Do not put them in paper containers as this will dry out the flesh of the fruit.

Avoid ripening

If you have to work late, that is okay, but if your job can easily be done from home then try to do it as soon as possible after leaving work.

If you need to save some money, consider quitting your part-time job so you no longer have to spend extra money to make up for the income lost while you are still earning enough to cover your bills.

It may feel like hard work at first, but spending time with your loved ones will most definitely help you get through this period.

Identify that it is ripe

As mentioned earlier, passion fruit can taste best when you eat it right away! Luckily, there are some simple ways to know when it is ready to be eaten so that this does not happen.

Most grocery stores will pack your fruits or vegetables in plastic bags which do not allow for good air circulation. These bags create an ideal environment for bacteria to grow and therefore should be avoided whenever possible.

As you may have noticed, most passionfruit look very similar in color. It is important to make sure that you do not consume any that could be slightly darker than the others because these ones have lost their vibrant hue due to age.

Your nose should also play a major role in determining if a passionfruit is ripe. The smell of the passionfruit should be strong and sweetly-rotted like sugar. If it smells more sour or tangy, then it has lost its flavor and should be skipped.

Try different varieties

Like most fruits, passion fruit comes in various colors and shapes. The color of the passion fruit is determined by the pigment used to create it. While some say that yellow passion fruits are not as delicious because they taste less sweet than those with other colors, I have never found this to be the case.

All passion fruits contain vitamin C and iron, but only certain colors contain significant levels of another important nutrient called beta carotene. This antioxidant is linked to immune function and vision health, so eating a variety of colored passion fruits can contribute significantly to your overall wellness.

Beta carotene content varies from one variety to the next. Therefore, do try them out for yourself! You may find that you like ones with more bcarotene or ones that are darker or lighter depending on how much of these benefits you desire.

Color does matter when it comes to consuming passion fruits however, so make sure to check which labels tell you what kind of nutritional value each one contains before buying.