Passion fruit juice ranges from mild yellow variety to intensely aromatic purple variety, each suited to different end products. Find GFSI-certified passion fruit juice wholesalers on Nutrada and filter by variety, origin, and certification.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Passiflora edulis |
| Available forms | NFC juice, concentrate, puree, pulp |
| Origins | Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Beverage blends, smoothies, dairy flavoring, confectionery |
| Packaging | Aseptic bag-in-box, drums, IBC |
| MOQ | 500-1000 kg |
| Category | Juices Pulp Puree Wholesale |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| NFC juice | Direct press from fresh fruit, higher shipping costs, higher-value applications | Ready-to-drink beverages, smoothie bases |
| Juice concentrate | 5-6x concentration, lower shipping costs, requires dilution | Multi-fruit blends, cost-sensitive formulations |
| Puree | Includes pulp and seeds, thicker consistency, more fiber | Smoothie bowls, dessert applications, dairy products |
| Pulp | Concentrated fruit matter, intense flavor, seeded or seedless options | Confectionery fillings, bakery applications |
Fruit and vegetable juices imported into the EU must comply with pesticide maximum residue levels under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. Brazil is the world's largest passion fruit producer with over 680,000 tonnes annually, with Bahia, Ceara, and Minas Gerais states providing two harvest peaks in January-April and June-August. Ecuador serves as a major passion fruit juice concentrate exporter, with Manabi and Esmeraldas provinces producing yellow passion fruit year-round for NFC and concentrate exports to the EU. Peru has expanding cultivation in Lambayeque and Piura regions, with Peruvian organic passion fruit concentrate increasingly exported under Fairtrade and EU organic certifications.
Passion fruit juice requires cold storage below 2 degrees Celsius to maintain vitamin C content and prevent fermentation. Aseptic drums range from 200-220 kg while frozen blocks come in 10-20 kg formats for smaller batch applications. Shelf life reaches 24 months under aseptic conditions and 18 months when frozen. Buyers should verify Brix levels on each batch as natural sugar content differs between harvest windows and affects final product formulation.
Colombia and Brazil hold both EU Organic and USDA NOP certifications for passion fruit juice production. Mango juice and banana juice from these origins often share dual certification infrastructure. Organic supply typically commands 15-25% higher cost over conventional but offers deeper market penetration in targeted beverage segments.
Consumer formats include bottled ready-to-drink juices, smoothie pouches, frozen concentrate portions, and gift packaging in glass bottles. Private label MOQ typically starts at 5,000-10,000 units compared to bulk minimums. Buyers must specify target Brix level before production as natural variation affects taste consistency across batches.
Manufacturers concentrate in Brazil's São Paulo state and Ecuador's coastal provinces where processing infrastructure supports year-round production. Request batch-specific CoA showing Brix levels, pH, and pesticide residue testing. Freeze-dried passion fruit suppliers often share the same quality testing protocols for residue compliance.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified passion fruit juice suppliers from Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, covering NFC and concentrate across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026