passion fruit means: The purple fruits have a soft, smooth skin which wrinkles with age. They also contain a highly aromatic orange pulp that is filled with tiny edible seeds. It is sweet and tangy in flavor. You can either eat it chilled or add to fruit salads, as well as flavor baked goods and preserves. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does passion fruit mean?

  • It is a deep, purplish brown color on the outside and stuffed with orange flesh inside. It is hard and tart if unadulterated. The name Passionfruit comes from the flowers of Passionfruit, Spanish missionaries believed that they resembled Christ’s Passion symbols, like the crown of Thorns. (in Cooking Dictionary)