Meet the custard apple
The custard apple is a fruit of tropical origin, reticulated green skin and rounded shape, with a whitish flesh, sweet and very aromatic.
The custard apple is a fruit of tropical origin, reticulated green skin and rounded shape, with a whitish flesh, sweet and very aromatic
There are two distinct seasons, the autumn/winter custard apple season, which runs from September to January, and the spring custard apple season which runs from February to April/May, all are produced on the Tropical Coast of Andalusia. It is possible to have two different seasons thanks to the pruning process of the fruit trees in the cooler and higher altitude areas of the Costa Tropical of Granada
Their nutritional properties are not well known, but there are many benefits it brings to our health:
It improves cardiovascular health, thanks to its high potassium content
It is a natural protector against parasites
It helps to lose weight thanks to its high satiating power
High antioxidant power It is a natural protector against parasites
Its high mineral content, including calcium, helps to improve bones
Custard Apple nutritional information
Its carbohydrate content is high compared to other fruits and its percentage of water is low, even so it is often incorporated in diets even slimming for being rich in vitamins A and C and phosphorus and calcium
| Custard Apple |
Value |
Unit |
| Nutritional values per 100 grams |
|
| Energy |
87 |
kcal |
| Fats (lipids) |
0.2 |
g |
| Proteins |
1 |
g |
| Water |
76.9 |
g |
| Fats and Carbohydrates per 100 grams |
|
| Fiber |
1.9 |
g |
| Carbohydrates |
20 |
g |
| Fatty acids, monounsaturated |
0.1 |
g |
| Fatty acids, polyunsaturated | Fatty acids, polyunsaturated |
0,3 |
g |
| Cholesterol |
0 |
mg |
| Vitamins per 100g |
Value |
Unit |
| Vitamin A |
9.8 |
ug |
| Vitamin D |
0 |
ug |
| Vitamin E |
0.01 |
mg |
| Folate |
12.6 |
ug |
| Niacin |
0.9 |
mg |
| Riboflavin |
0.09 |
mg |
| Tiamine |
0.08 |
mg |
| Vitamin B-12 |
0 |
ug |
| Vitamin B-6, Total |
0.03 |
mg |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | Vitamin C, Total |
18 |
mg |
| Minerals per 100grs |
Value |
Unit |
| Calcium |
30 |
mg |
| Iron |
0.6 |
mg |
| Potassium |
382 |
mg |
| Magnesium |
18 |
mg |
| Sodium |
4 |
mg |
| Phosphorus |
21 |
mg |
| Iodide |
1.5 |
ug |
| Selenium |
0 |
- |
| Zinc |
0,11 |
mg |
Sources: BEDCA (Spanish Food Composition Database). Ministry of Science and Innovation. Farran A, Zamora R, Cervera P. CESNID food composition table. 2004.
Custard apple season in Spain
The season goes from September to April. In the table below, in addition to the season, you can see the place of origin of custard apples in Spain:
The season is from September to April
The season goes from September to April
Place of origin
It is a tropical fruit and in Spain it is produced in the provinces of Malaga and Granada, especially in the so-called Costa Tropical
How to consume and prepare it
It is basically consumed raw, but it is also often used for making jams, fruit salads, smoothies and ice cream.
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