Can passion fruit seeds be eaten? Do I need to chew them?

1. Can the seeds be eaten?

In fact, its seeds are not poisonous and can be eaten directly. However, you can taste the sour taste of the seeds after biting them. If you can accept the taste, you can eat them normally. If you cannot accept the sourness, you can scoop out the passion fruit with a spoon, add honey or sugar and stir before eating. You can also scoop out the pulp, put it into a juicer, add honey and crush it to make passion fruit juice and drink it, which will taste sweeter.

2. Do the seeds need to be chewed?

The seeds of passion fruit are smooth in your mouth and can be chewed normally. You can swallow them directly or chew them up before eating. However, because the seeds are relatively sour, it is recommended to eat them before or after meals to avoid affecting gastrointestinal function. Especially for people with sensitive stomachs, they should pay attention to eating in moderation to avoid increasing the burden on the stomach.

In addition, its seeds are a bit hard, and children may suffer from indigestion if they eat too much. Do not eat it on an empty stomach and do not eat too much to avoid abdominal pain.