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General Produce
Passion Fruit

Common Packs:
Single-layer tray packs (various counts)
Bulk cartons
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality passion fruits should be large and heavy. Wrinkled or shriveled skin is a sign of ripe fruit and does not indicate poor quality. When
ripe and ready to eat, passion fruit skin should be very wrinkled, brittle, and almost black.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 45-50° F/7-10° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
21 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:
Chill injury displays as water-soaked spots and accelerated decay; do not store below 45° F/7° C.
Usage Ideas:
- Add passion fruit pulp to smoothies, cocktails, and fruit punches.
- Stir passion fruit pulp into jasmine rice pudding, top cheesecakes, and fold into whipped cream.
Seasonal Availability:
Major production areas include California and New Zealand.