A close relative of cherimoya or sugar apple, custard apple is creamy sub-tropical fruit with small segments containing shiny black seed. The thick skin on the segments, at times, can have black spotting on them.
Custard apple can be heart-shaped, spherical, oblong, or irregular in shape. A ripe custard apple can have green or yellowish green colour. Custard apple flesh has a sweet, creamy and custard-like flavor profile.
Average length of custard apple can range from 7-12 cm (2.7 – 4.7 inches). Average width of custard apple is about 10 cm (4 inches). Average weight of custard apple can be around 150 – 500 grams ( 0.33- 1.1 pounds or 5.3-17.6 ounces).
Scientific name of Custard Apple
Annona Reticulata
Other names of Custard Apple
- Bullock’s Heart
Calories by source in Custard Apple
- Calories by carbohydrate in Custard Apple = 89%
- Calories by fat in Custard Apple = 5%
- Calories by protein in Custard Apple = 6%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Custard Apple
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Custard Apple = 42%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Custard Apple = 44%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Custard Apple = 14%
Nutrition facts of Custard Apple
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.6 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 1.7 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 25.2 | GRAM | 9% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Custard Apple, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Custard Apple, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Custard Apple
- Select a custard apple with consistent pale green color
- Unripe custard apple is dark green in color
- Ripe custard apple when gently pressed ill give in a little
- Avoid small sized custard apple (mostly small custard apples are prematurely picked and unripe)
- Custard apple with few marks due to handling and transport is okay to consume
- Avoid custard apple with black or purple color
- Avoid pulpy custard apple
- Unripe custard apple will be firm to the touch and wont give in when gently pressed
Availability of Custard Apple
- The Seasons of custard apples depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- India – Custard apple season ranges from August – November
- USA – Custard apple season ranges from April – June
How to store Custard Apple
- Unripe custard apple will ripen in a day or so after being stored at room temperature
- Storing custard apple at room temperature is not recommended
- Ripe custard apple can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days
- Its not recommended to freeze store custard apple ( custard apple can be stored in freezer in puree form only)
Complete nutrition facts of Custard Apple
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