If you have time to go to the market during this time, custard apples are a fruit that is available in season. In addition to the familiar green custard apples, we also see beautiful purple custard apples placed nearby. But what kind of purple custard apple is this? Is the flesh inside purple when peeled? Let’s learn about it.
What is purple custard apple?
“”Cotton Custard Apple”” or as many people know it as “Purple Custard Apple” or some people call it Red Custard Apple is one of the original fruit species of Thailand that has eye-catching colors and a unique sweet and fragrant taste, making it a favorite among Thais for a long time.
For this purple custard apple, there are both flesh and skin types. The inside of the flesh is white, but the part attached to the skin may be pink or purple. In terms of taste, it is similar to general custard apples.
Custard Apple may have an uncertain number of fruits on the tree each year because there are both types of custard apples mixed on the same tree. The proportion of both types is uncertain, indicating that this type of mutation is not permanent. ทางเข้า ufabet This means that the custard apple may return to its original green type again. This type of characteristic is found in many plants.
Properties of purple custard apple
The peel of the custard apple contains anthocyanin, a pigment found in both flowers and fruits of the plant, which are red, blue or purple. It is a substance that dissolves well in water and has antioxidant properties, inhibiting the oxidation of lipoproteins and the precipitation of platelets. As a result, anthocyanin plays a role in preventing various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. For this reason, 4-5 years ago, consumers began to consume purple fruits and vegetables, causing many orchards to start growing custard apples. However, after a short period of time, consumers forgot about anthocyanin. When the custard apples produced a lot of fruit, they were difficult to sell. Furthermore, consumers only found out later that the flesh of the custard apple was not lac-colored or dark purple like the peel, and the peel was inedible.
Growing Purple Custard Apple
Growing “Sugar Apple” is similar to growing the old type of sugar apple. It can grow in sandy loam soil, is drought tolerant, likes full sun, high land, and does not flood. Use fertilizer at the appropriate rate. It requires heavy pruning to stimulate flowering and fruiting. It must meticulously prevent and eliminate pests of the fruit. Otherwise, it will not produce quality products.