Abstract:
There are two main types of passion fruit,
yellow (Passiflora edulis forma flavicarpa) and
purple (Passiflora edulis forma edulis) (Figure
1). The yellow type is better adapted to tropical
lowland areas and is the principal type produced
in Guyana. The fruit is widely distributed in the
domestic market and small volumes are
exported to Barbados and Canada. The purple
type is better adapted to tropical highland areas
of production.
The most popular passion fruit for export is the purple type, although the yellow type is
acceptable in some markets. The purple fruit is less acidic, has a better aroma and flavor,
and normally has a slightly higher juice content. The yellow passion fruit has a more
vigorous vine, and the fruit is normally larger than the purple type with a thicker fruit
wall. Both types of passion fruit make excellent juice blends.