Amazing healing power

of

Custard Apple

Presented by Dr. Sudhakar KokateDirector PPRC, India

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Classification

Family: Annonaceae

> 2000 members spread

Species: Annona cherimola

Annona squamosa

Annona senegdensis

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Description

Subtropical deciduous tree

Large spreading trees

Shaded by large green dropping leaves

Flowers: light yellow trumpet shaped,

emitting pungent sweet smell esp. in the late

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Description

Well set fruits

Varieties: Pinks Mammoth

African pride

Originated in South America and West Indies

Cultivated later widely in Asia, Australia and

other tropical countries

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Description

Favourite fruit for many

Fruit: Heart – oval shaped, light tan /

greenish with brown plates

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Ripening process of fruit…. Domestic process

Wrap the unripe green custard apple in brown

paper with a banana

Leave it on the kitchen table

Banana accelerates the process

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Something more about Custard Apple

Eat – fresh soft

It’s very cold fruit

Avoid over - eating this fruit

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Nutrient value of custard apple (100 g)

Nutrient Amount

Protein 5.2 g

Water ….

Ash 1.9 g

Calories total 235

Carbohydrate cals. 213

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Nutrient value of custard apple (100 g)

Fat calories 6.1

Protein calories 17

Total carbohydrate 59 g

Dietary fibre 11 g

Total fat 725 mg

Saturated fat 120 mg

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Nutrient value of custard apple (100 g)

Mono-saturated fat 285 mg

Poly unsaturated fat 100 mg

Omega-6 fatty acids 100 mg

Vitamin A 15 I.V.

Vitamin C 91 mg

Thiamine 275 mcg

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Nutrient value of custard apple (100 g)

Riboflavin 283 mcg

Niacin 2.2 mg

Vitamin B6 500 mcg

Folate 35 mcg

Pantothenic acid 565 mcg

Calcium 60 mg

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Nutrient value of custard apple (100 g)

Iron 105 mg

Magnesium 53 mg

Phosphorus 80 mg

Potassium 618 mg

Sodium 23 mg

Zinc 250 mcg

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Nutrient value of custard apple (100 g)

Copper 215 mcg

Selenium 1.5 mcg

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About custard apple

Rich source of dietary fibre, Vitamin A,

Vitamin C, Antioxidant, Potassium, Vitamin

B6, Copper and Low fat levels

Excellent source of Iron

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Health benefits

Relaxing muscles and protecting heart against

diseases

Useful in ulcer, abscesses and boils

Helps to grow weight

Replenish energy levels

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Health benefits

For a better brain health

For a better immune system

Resistant to infectious diseases

Natural anti-cancerous properties

For a strong dental system

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Health benefits

For a better vision

Lower the risk of Arthritis

For a better cardiovascular health

Good for foetal skin and hair

Prevents premature labour

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Health benefits

Good for better foetal brain development

Natural antidote for morning sickness

Good for skin rejuvenation

Naturally heals the skin infections

Delays ageing and keeps the skin youthful

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Health benefits

Keeps skin cancer away

Good for pimple prone skin

Natural detoxifying agent

Helps to eliminate lice

For better collagen levels

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Health benefits

For a luxurious moisturised hair

Prevents premature greying

Natural antidote for scalp infections

For better hair growth

Lowers pigmentation problems

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Health benefits

Decoction from leaves promote healthy blood

flow during M.C. in women

To relieve dysentery, cold flu

Juice of unripe fruit – insect bites

Paste of leaves help in wound healing

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Health benefits

Decoction of leaves alleviate rheumatic pains

Leaves are quite useful in Diabetes

Seeds – insecticidal, abortifacient properties

Expectorant stimulant, coolant

Useful in anaemia

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Recipes

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Custard apple parfait

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Custard apple basundi

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Custard apple cheese cake

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Custard apple crumble ice-cream

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Custard apple crumble

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Custard apple ice-cream sandwich

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Custard apple kalakand

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Custard apple kheer

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Custard apple milk shake

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Custard apple pie

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Custard apple shrikhand

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Custard apple tea cake

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Caramel custard apple tart

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Colonial custard apple pie

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Custard apple & cherry clafouti

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Custard apple & coconut semifreddo

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Custard apple ice-cream

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