Custard Apple (Weliatha)

Custard Apple (Weliatha)

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Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.

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Cultivar

Local

Major growing area

Wet and intermediate zone

ORIGINS

Central and South America

TASTE

Some custard apples possess a rich, sweet taste. others have an unpalatable coarse texture, insipid flavor, and at worst, an off-putting musky taste as it nears over ripening.

AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES

Use as treatments in Ayurveda medicine for skin diseases, diarrhea, dysentery, tumors and cancers. Contains ample vitamin C, a nutrient that boosts the immune system, keeps skin healthy and assists with repairing wounds and cuts. The fruit also contains a good dose of potassium, which helps the body regulate its electrolyte balance, enhance muscle growth, and improves the body’s ability to process waste.

NOTABLE FACTS

Custard apple may connote other types of fruits in the Annona family, such as sweetsop. Also known as bullock’s heart. Custard apple status as a wild fruit creates great variability in its exterior color and taste.

TRY-ME RECIPES

Make a custard apple milkshake by blending the pulp with nutmilk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add a banana for additional sweetness

Make custard apple ice cream by blending the pulp and frozen bananas.

NUTRIENTS & VALUES PER 100g EDIBLE PORTION

Energy
 82.5- 83 g
Protein
 0.9 g
Fat 0.3 g
Carbohydrates
 11.2 g
Calcium
 10.0 mg
Phosphorus
 28.0 mg
Iron
 1.4 mg
Carotene
 0.005- 0.012 mg
Thiamine
 30.0 μg
Vitamin C
 30.0 μg
Riboflavin
 0.043- 0.044 mg

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