Passion Fruit is round or ovoid, with a tough, waxy rind, ranging from dark purple to light yellow in color. Within is a cavity filled with an aromatic mass of double-walled, membranous sacs, with orange-colored, pulpy juice and as many as 250 small, hard, dark-brown or black, pitted seeds. The flavor is appealing, musky, guava-like,sub-acid to acid. It is in season from July to January. 

In most places, passion fruit is given as a digestive stimulant and treatment for gastric ailments. It is an excellent source of niacin and riboflavin. Its juice can also be boiled down to a syrup which is used in making sauces, and a wide range of desserts, confectioneries anc cocktails.