Atemoya Fruit
Scientific name - Annona atemoya
Atemoya is an exotic tropical fruit native to South and Central America. It is a hybrid of two fruits – the sugar-apple and the cherimoya. The Atemoya has a unique and beautiful heart-shaped appearance with a green, leathery skin that can range from yellow-green to deep green. The flesh of the Atemoya is creamy white with a sweet flavor and a soft, custard-like texture. The fruit is filled with small, edible black seeds that are often removed before eating. It has a sweet, sub-acid flavor reminiscent of pineapple, strawberry, and banana. The Atemoya fruit is high in vitamin C and potassium, and is a good source of dietary fiber and antioxidants.
Atemoya is a delicious crossbreed of two fruits i.e. the sugar-apple and the cherimoya. The heart-shaped fruit has a varying size from 8 in to 12 in length. Often added to desserts, the fruit is also used to make ice-creams.
Nutritional value of Atemoya Fruit
| Nutritional value | Calories 243 |
|---|---|
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.09g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.337g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 778mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.95g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 35% |
| Protein 4.72g | |
| Vitamin A 1% , Vitamin C 89% | |
| Calcium 5% , Iron 7% | |
Medicinal Uses of Atemoya Fruit
Medicinal Uses of Atemoya Fruit
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Health benifits of Atemoya Fruit
Atemoya fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.
Vitamins: Atemoya fruits are a good source of vitamin C, providing 15% of the daily recommended value. It also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and B6.
