Benefits Of Custard Apple

Custard apples contain Vitamin A, which keeps your skin and hair healthy. This fruit is also known to be great for eyes, and cures indigestion problems. It's important to include this fruit in your diet, as the copper content helps to cure constipation, and helps to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. Given below is nutritional value per 100 gm of custard apple

* Thiamine (B1) - 0.05 to 0.08 mg

* Vitamin A -1 mg

* Riboflavin (B2) - 0.08 to 0.1 mg

* Natural Sugar - 14 to 18 gm

* Niacin (B3) - 0.5 to 0.8 mg

* Carbohydrate - 23.71 gm

* Iron - 0.7mg

* Total Acidity - 0.4 mg

* Energy - 76 to 96 cal (310 to 420 kJ)

* Protein - 1 to 4.3 gm

* Zinc - 0.2 to 2.7mg

* Magnesium - 32 to 88 mg

* Copper - 2.4mg

* Potassium - 250 to 578 mg

* Sodium - 4 to 14 mg

* Calcium - 17 to 22 mg

* Vitamin C - 22 to 43 mg

* Fibre - 1 to 3.2 g

* Total Soluble Solids (Brix) - 22.3%

Health and Nutrition Benefits of Eating Custard Apple

* Custard apple is a storehouse of Vitamin C, which is an anti-oxidant and helps in neutralizing free radicals.

* Vitamin A present in the fruit is good for hair, eyes and healthy skin.

* Custard apple contains magnesium, which plays vital role in relaxing muscles and protecting heart against diseases.

* Potassium and Vitamin B6 are also present in custard apple.

* Copper is yet another useful ingredient of custard apple.

* It is a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps in digestion.

* As it contains low fat levels, it is good for maintaining optimum health.

* The paste of the flesh of the fruit can be used for local application on ulcers, abscesses and boils.

* The fruit, in its unripe form, can be dried, crushed and used for treating diarrhea and dysentery.

* Custard apple serves as an expectorant, stimulant, coolant and haematinic and is even useful in treating anemia.

* The seeds of the fruit have insecticidal and abortifacient properties.