What Is Custard Apple?
Birthplace: Peru, South America. Introduced into Queensland around 1874. Also called cherimoya, bullock’s heart and atemoya. In season from March to September.
Looks like: an artichoke. Hearth-shaped with a leathery, bumpy green skin. The cream-coloured flesh is dotted with large, shiny black, inedible seeds. The texture is like firm custard.
Tastes like: a combination of pineapple, mango and strawberry, giving a very sweet, rich flavour.
Vital stats: excellent source of vitamin C, good source of fibre and many vitamins and minerals. Provides 305kJ per 100g.
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