African star apple is generally known in Africa but widely consumed in Nigeria.
This fruit grows from
December to April, the botanical name is Chrysophyllum albidum. Agbalumo is called africa star apple because of it star like seed and it has close to 4 or 6 seeds in it.
African Star Apple NutrientsAfrican star apple has nutrients: Nutrient Content per 100g of african star apple', Carbohydrate 10.49 g, Fat 2.49 g, Methionine 0.002 g, Vitamin B2 0.038 mg, Energy 91.09 Kcal, Moisture 73 g, Vitamin B1 0.049 mg, Vitamin C 25, Protein 6.99 g, Protein 1.52 g, Phosphorus 18.95 mg, Vitamin B3 1.137 mg, Tryptophan 0.004 g, Total dietary fiber 1.92 g, Iron 0.49, Lysine 0.022 g.
African star apple content are tannins, resin, 119 calories, proteins, 683mg potassium, carbohydrates,terpenoids,10g of total crabs, flavonoids.
Healthy Benefits African Star ApplePreventing and curing heart disease
High water content
Contains compounds that are important for the body
Low calories
Natural Anti-oxidant
Good during pregnancy
Useful for herbal medicine
High content of vitamin C
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