Amazing healing power of Custard Apple

Abstract

Custard Apple is an amazing fruit that contains many nutrients and is useful in curing numerous diseases.

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Amazing healing power
of
Custard Apple
Presented by
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director 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
afternoon
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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 A15 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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