Custard Apple
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Calories: 101
Energy: 422 kj
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| Protein: | 1.70 g | |||||||
| Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
| Carbohydrate - by diff: | 25.20 g | |||||||
| Sugar - total: | 0.00 g | |||||||
| Fibre: | 2.4 g | |||||||
| Water: | 71.50 g | |||||||
General Description:
Varying in shape the custard apple ranges from a symmetrical globose to heart shaped, oblong or irregular.
On average the size can range from 7-12 cm.
Has a flavour that is sweet and pleasant.
Once ripe, its colour will be brown or yellowish, with red highlights depending on the variety.
Selection:
Avoid small fruit (under 300g) and dark green (immature) fruit.
Nutrition Information:
Excellent source of Vitamin C.
A source of dietary fibre, Vitamin B6, Magnesium & Potassium.
Provides 423kj / 100g.
Storage & Handling Information:
Store hard unripe custard apples in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Best temperature range for ripening is 18° to 24°C.
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Growing Area Information:
WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas.
NSW - Lismore.
QLD - Yeppoon, Atherton.