The yellow passion fruits (Passifloraedulis Sims) were harvested in a commercial orchard located in Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ) during the months of November and December, 2008. In this season, the weather is characterized by temperatures of 23.8 ± 2.7 ºC, relative humidity of 84.2 ± 12.2% and precipitation of 456.7 ± 49.7 mm. Fruits with 250 g approximately and with the yellow skin color were selected. The harvest occurred in the morning and the fruits were taken to the laboratory to be washed, sanitized with hypochlorite at 100 ppm for 15 minutes, and dried under ambient air temperature.