“Let food be
thy medicine and medicine be thy food” - Hippocrates
Custard apples (cherimoya)
The
custard apple is the fruit of a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree
that grows in a warm and humid climate.
It can
also be found growing wild in parts of India, Asia, Africa and
Australia.
There are
several varieties of custard apples.
Links
"Custard apples are a well-balanced food having
protein, fibre, minerals, vitamins, energy and little fat. They are an
excellent source of Vitamin C, a good source of dietary fibre, a useful
source of Vitamin B6, magnesium and potassium, and with some B2 and
complex carbohydrate."
Founded in
1968, the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) is the largest amateur
fruit-growing organization in the world. The link below gives the
botanical information for cherimoya.
