Sugar apple
Sugar Apple is a sweet, tropical fruit with creamy, custard-like flesh and a knobby green skin, popular in desserts and eaten fresh.
About Sugar apple
Sugar Apple, also known as sweetsop, is a tropical fruit with a green, bumpy exterior and soft, creamy, custard-like flesh. The fruit is sweet and aromatic, with black seeds embedded in its pulp. Sugar Apples are commonly eaten fresh, used in desserts, smoothies, and traditional dishes in tropical regions. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Sugar Apple is cultivated in countries such as India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and parts of Central and South America. Its unique texture and flavor make it a popular tropical treat.
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Scientific Name
Annona squamosa
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Calories
94 per 100g
Taste Profile
Ripeness Indicators
Fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure, skin turns a pale green or yellowish tone, fragrant aroma.
Edible Parts
Flesh (around seeds); seeds are not eaten
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