Guavadilla is the uniquely South African name for the yellow fruiting form of the common purple granadilla/passion fruit (Passiflora edulis). In other countries it is called Yellow Passion fruit and is it considered to have a superior flavor to the purple granadilla.
Granadilla and passion fruit are closely related, but are different. Where the granadilla has a yellow-orange outer skin, the passion fruit is either bright yellow or deep purple. The yellow passion fruit is also called guavadilla.
In South Africa, passion fruit, known locally as Granadilla (the yellow variety as Guavadilla), is used to flavour yogurt. It is also used to flavour soft drinks such as Schweppes' "Sparkling Granadilla" and numerous cordial drinks (in cordial flavours it is referred to as passion fruit).
South America is the true home of 95 % of all granadillas (also called passion-fruits or Maracuja), the remainder coming from Asia, Australia and North America. Africa, which is so often associated with the purple granadilla, Passiflora edulis, and other species, has no indigenous species.
Guavadilla is the uniquely South African name for the yellow fruiting form of the common purple granadilla/passion fruit (Passiflora edulis). In other countries it is called Yellow Passion fruit and is it considered to have a superior flavor to the purple granadilla.
(rare) passion fruit.
Taste: Guava is sweet and slightly tart, while Passion Fruit is sweet and tangy with a musky aroma. Fruit Texture: Guava is juicy and slightly grainy, while Passion Fruit is smooth and creamy. Size: Guava is the larger of the two, with a plump and round appearance.
They are not the same, though both are roundish. Passion fruit has a purple-red outer shell that's not edible, though the large dark seeds and flesh are. Guava can be eaten skin and all. Guava also contains a lot more vitamin C, where passion fruit boosts more iron and fiber.
The wild passionfruit (Capparis spinosa var. nummularia) is a native Australian spiny medium sized dense shrub about 1.5m high and 2-3m in diameter and is restricted to the central third of Central Australia.
Passionfruit - Misty Gem
Known to be the tastiest of all the Passionfruit varieties, the pulp varies in colour from bright yellow to pumpkin colour with a flavour that is refreshing, guava-like and tangy. A commercial selection that is only available to commercial growers.
Misty Gems: Some say this cultivar is the most delicious passion fruit of all, truly making Misty Gems the passion fruit crown jewels. Inside, their flesh is an orangey-yellow, with a tangy taste that almost recalls guava.
Guavas are naturally sweet fruits, but they're sour when unripe. If the guava is entirely ripe, it will be soft, juicy and sweet. Unripe guavas are harder than ripe ones. They are also sourer, and they taste more acidic.
Cut the fruit in half and scoop out the pulp with a spoon into a bowl. Transfer the pulp to a food processor and process on low speed till the juice and seeds separate, about 1 minute. It's ok if the seeds break but don't let it grind too much. Sieve the mixture through a fine strainer and pour into a saucepan.
Incorrect Watering & Water-Repellent Soil
Passionfruit are very shallow rooted and need watering almost every day, especially during the warmer weather. Mulch can help to keep the roots moist and cool, so apply a 5-8 cm layer of a fine grade mulch (e.g. sugarcane).
Granadilla: From the regions around Peru, this variety is yellow but ultra sweet and delicious. Maracuya: Common in Brazil, this variety of passion fruit is bright yellow and bigger than most varieties.
Nutritional Value
As you can see from the table, guava contains higher amounts of calories, carbohydrates, fiber, protein and potassium than passion fruit. However, passion fruit ranks higher in vitamin C content as compared to guava.
If you'd like to cut the guava, place it on a cutting board and halve it. Then slice it into wedges as you would an apple. If you prefer not to eat the rind, halve the guava and use a spoon to scoop the flesh from the rind, as you would an avocado. Then, you can slice the flesh if you'd like.
Passionfruit prices are skyrocketing, following a poor summer harvest in Australia's key production regions. About 4,000 tonnes of the pulpy fruit is grown nationally each year, with Queensland farmers contributing 60 per cent of the $12.3 million crop.
This drink has a very fruity and tropical flavour. With a base of coconut milk, it's slightly thick and very refreshing. Like the Iced Pineapple Matcha, the Iced Guava Passionfruit drink also includes pineapple ginger simple syrup, although the guava and passionfruit definitely outshine the syrup.
Passion fruit is rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C boosts the immune system by helping the body absorb more iron from plant-based foods, and may improve the body's ability to fight off infections in the body.
“Granadilla” is an orange fruit filled with grey, slimy seeds that frankly, look like frog eggs. The outside is a hard shell, but it is easily breakable with one's thumb. The seeds are eaten whole, like a pomegranate, but can also be eaten one by one, with a spoon, or by just sucking them out of the shell.
The granadilla is by far the least known. This round to oval fruit can be recognised by its orange, but also green or yellow, skin. Compared with the well-known passionfruit, the taste is slightly sweeter. The hard shell of the granadilla is inedible.