Guanabana. The use of exotic fruit

The guanaban plant growing in tropical America has many different names. They call it a sour apple, prickly annona and traviola. All these names denote an evergreen tree that spoils the inhabitants of Latin America with juicy, large and very useful fruits. The taste of guanabana is appreciated by gardeners around the world. Currently, this tree is cultivated in India and Australia, as well as in southern China.

The fruit of guanabana, which appears on the plant several times a year, reaches a length of thirty centimeters, while having a diameter of 15 cm. The exotic fruit can weigh up to seven kilograms. The tropical fruits of guanaban (photo below) are covered with a very dense, but very thin skin with spines. The inside of the fruit, divided into small segments, contains a juicy pulp, reminiscent of its consistency custard. To taste, guanabana reminds a little of strawberries and pineapple, while having a small sour citrus.

Sweet exotic fruit contains a large amount of carbohydrates. Often, as a natural medicine, the fruit of the tree of guanaban is used. The use of this fruit is contained in the ascorbic and folic acid present in it, as well as in iron and proteins, phosphorus and vitamins of group B.

If the tropical fruit is used regularly, then the body maintains the optimal intestinal microflora. The fruit of guanaban, the benefit of which lies in its ability to excrete toxins, helps fight extra pounds. "Sour apple" leads the liver to normal state. This fruit is very useful for patients suffering from gout and rheumatism, as well as arthritis. Not so long ago, it was revealed that substances that contain guanabana, destroy foreign cells in the body. This ability of sweet fruit pulp is used in the fight against oncology.

The plant of guanabana, whose use has long been known to the Indians inhabiting the lands of Latin America, found its application as an antispasmodic and soothing agent. In this case, the bark and the leaves of the tree were used. The fruit of guanabana was fed to lower blood pressure. Immature fruits are still used in the treatment of dysentery. From the leaves of the healing tree, local people make tea. It helps with asthma and coughing. The seeds in the fruit serve as raw materials for the production of oil. This product is effective in pediculosis. The roots of the tropical tree are also used. They have the strongest toxic properties.

The fruits of the tree of guanabana, whose benefits are not only in their medicinal action, are appreciated by lovers of tropical fruits for their taste qualities. "Sour cream apple" is often included in recipes for the preparation of a variety of desserts. This tropical fruit perfectly combines with ice cream and whipped cream. The extract obtained from guanabana is added to the tea for flavoring. In Latin American countries, milkshakes are very popular, in which the juice of "sour cream apple" is added. The pulp of tropical fruit serves as an excellent raw material for the preparation of jams, sorbets, jellies, and sweets. From the fermented juice of guanabana you get an alcoholic drink.

You now know about the benefits of an amazing fruit. It remains a difficult question - where to buy? Guanabana very quickly deteriorates, so frozen flesh of the healing fruit is realized in Russia. It is packaged in sachets of 100 grams each. The cost of one package varies within sixty Russian rubles.