Sugar apple is a green colored knobby segmented skin tropical fruit. It has a creamy white flesh inside.
An excellent source of vitamin C, sugar apple is grown in many tropical countries in Asia and American continent.
The length of sugar apple can range from 2.5 to 3.9 Inches (6 to 10 cm) and the diameter of the fruit can vary from 2 to 4 inches (2 to 4 cm). The weight of sugar apple can range from 100 grams to 250 grams (3.5 to 8.5 Ounces).
Scientific name of Sugar Apple
Annona Squamosa
Other names of Sugar Apple
- Sweetsop
- Cachimán
- Atis
Calories by source in Sugar Apple
- Calories by carbohydrate in Sugar Apple = 90%
- Calories by fat in Sugar Apple = 3%
- Calories by protein in Sugar Apple = 7%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Sugar Apple
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Sugar Apple = 20%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Sugar Apple = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Sugar Apple = 56%
Nutrition facts of Sugar 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 | 94 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.29 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.06 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 23.64 | GRAM | 9% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Sugar 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 Sugar 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 Sugar Apple
- Unripe sugar apples are dark green in color
- Look for pale green sugar apples. Pale green apple are mature and ripe
- Avoid sugar apples with bruises and blemishes
- Black spots on the knobs is totally fine
- Ripe sugar apple will have yellowish hue in between the knobs
- Ripe red sugar apples will have pinkish hue between the knobs
Availability of Sugar Apple
- Generally available round the year
- Best season is early fall through winter
How to store Sugar Apple
- Uncut ripe sugar apple can last up-to 2-3 days in the refrigerator
- Uncut ripe sugar apple can last up-to 1-2 days in room temperature (mostly should be consumed within a day)
- Unripe sugar apples can last for a week in the refrigerator
- Unripe sugar apples can last for 3-4 days in the room temperature
- Keeping the sugar apple with a banana will help ripen the sugar apple ( Banana produces ehylene which helps in ripening of the fruit)
- Frozen custard apples will become soggy as they thaw in room temperature
Complete nutrition facts of Sugar Apple
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