Custard apple

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Custard Apple

Custard apple (/ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/) is a common name for a fruit, and the tree which bears it, Annona reticulata. The fruits vary in shape, heart-shaped, spherical, oblong or irregular. The size ranges from 7 cm to 12 cm, depending on the cultivar.

Etymology

The term "custard apple" is derived from the Portuguese word "custarde", meaning "custard", and "apple" due to its apple-like shape. The fruit is also known as "Bullock's Heart" in English, due to its heart-like shape.

Description

The Custard apple tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the Annonaceae family. The tree is native to the tropical regions of the Americas but is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. The fruit of the tree, the custard apple, is known for its sweet, custard-like pulp.

Nutritional Value

Custard apples are rich in Vitamin C, which helps in neutralizing free radicals, Vitamin A, which is good for skin and eye health, and dietary fiber, which aids in digestion. They also contain potassium and magnesium, which protect the heart, and Vitamin B6, which helps in brain function.

Related Terms

  • Annona: The genus of flowering plants that includes the custard apple tree.
  • Annonaceae: The botanical family to which the custard apple tree belongs.
  • Vitamin C: A vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement.
  • Vitamin A: A group of unsaturated nutritional organic compounds.
  • Dietary fiber: The portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.

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