Marakuja – właściwości, miejsca zakupu, cennik oraz praktyczne porady dotyczące jej spożywania

It produces very characteristic white or purple flowers, the outer petals of which form a trunk made up of dense tubes. Depending on the climate in which the plant is grown, it is distinguished by the characteristics of the Indonesian variety.

Fresh fruit is a very good source of β-carotene, niacin, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron and dietary fiber. It is worth noting that 100 g of the product contains about 23 g of carbohydrates, 0.7 g of fat and 2.2 g of white, but the main component of the fruit is water, which makes up 70% of its composition. Due to its high water content, the fruit pulp is extremely juicy, and its sweet taste is associated with a significant amount of sugars. It should be noted that the product provides about 97 g of calories.

Marquise can be purchased in many stores depending on the size of their range. Sometimes it appears only seasonally, other times it is available for continuous sale. It is especially common in large-scale stores that have an additional section covering exotic fruits. The price of the fruit depends on where it is sold, transportation costs, storage and seasonality. Currently, the cost of buying the fruit is in the range of 5 7 per piece, however, it is often covered by discounts, so it is worth watching the promotional newspapers of the nearest stores [2].

The name of the fruit itself suggests how it should be eaten. The word marakuta comes from an Indian word meaning fruit that is eaten with one oyster. First you should fish the fruit in half by making a hole in its skin and then starting to cross its structure. The oyster leaves easily from the walls, so using a spoon you can eat it directly from the fruit. The fruit works great as an addition to desserts, ice cream, cakes, sweet sauces, beverages or drinks. Marakuta is an exotic fruit rich in vitamins, mineral ingredients and active compounds that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the organism.