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PASSION FRUIT Vegetable oils Botanical extracts

Common name: Passion fruit Species, ingredients and companies
Scientific name: Bactris gasipaes
Type of product: tropical fruit cultivated in agricultural plantations.
Part used: seeds and fruit.

Description:
Passion fruit is a tropical fruit recognized for its intense flavor and high vitamin
C and antioxidant content. It is widely used both in the food industry and in the
cosmetic industry. The seed oil is exploited for its moisturizing, emollient and
nourishing properties.

Main properties:
Passion fruit is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, flavonoids and tocopherols, which
provide antioxidant benefits and skin care.

Sectors and some applications:

In food: In cosmetics:
beverages, moisturizers, scrubs,
desserts and facial and body masks,
dehydrated bath gels, facial and
powders, hair serums, shampoos
among others. and conditioners.

Main production regions:
Andean and Pacific.

Cultivation/production methods:

Passion fruit is grown under tropical conditions with agricultural practices that favor
sustainability and responsible water and soil management. Harvesting is done by
hand to ensure fruit quality.