"Star of Anti-Tumor" Sugar Apple (Sweetsop): Is It Delicious? How Much Is Right to Eat a Day? How to Eat It? Can You Eat It Unripe? These Three Types of People Must Not Eat It!

Sugar apple, also known as sweetsop and custard apple, is a common fruit in Yunnan, Hainan, Fujian and other places. Because it is sweet and has plenty of flesh, and contains various vitamins and mineral elements needed by the human body, it is deeply loved by people. So is sugar apple delicious? How much is right to eat a day? How to eat it? Can you eat it unripe? These three types of people must not eat it!

I. Is sugar apple delicious?

Sugar apple is very delicious. Generally, once you have eaten it, you will want to eat it a second time, because sugar apple has plenty of flesh and is sweet, and is an authentic specialty of the south. However, since it has not yet been promoted on a large scale in the market, very few people can eat it, and generally only those who go to Taiwan, China, Hainan and other places get to eat it often.

In addition, the shape of the sugar apple is very much like a lychee, and it contains rich vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and calcium, phosphorus, iron and many other nutritional elements. Regular consumption can resist tumor activity, so it has the reputation of “Star of Anti-Tumor”.

II. How much sugar apple is right to eat a day?

Sugar apple has very high nutritional value. On average, every 100g contains 1.55g protein, 0.265g vitamin C, 1g iron, 0.13g fat and 15.3g sugar, so it should not be eaten too much. Generally, eating one a day is about right. If you eat too much, it is easy to get heaty. In particular, people with a hot constitution should not eat much of it, so as to avoid harming the body.

III. How to eat sugar apple?

1. Eat it directly by biting into it

Sugar apple, like watermelon, can be eaten directly by biting into it. Generally, you can first divide it into two portions, then remove the black seeds from the fruit, and eat it directly by biting or scoop it out with a tool.

2. Cut it into small pieces with a knife

When eating sugar apple, it is hard to avoid getting juice on your clothes, so you can cut it into small pieces, place them on a fruit plate and eat them with toothpicks. You can also cut it into pieces one by one like cutting a watermelon, which feels more ceremonial.

3. Make it into juice

Sugar apple can, like watermelon, be used to make juice to drink, and you can add milk or honey according to your own taste to improve the flavor.

4. Make it into salad

In summer, sugar apple can also be used to make salad, which can not only cool you down but also improve the flavor.

5. Make it into fried rice

Sugar apple can be stir-fried with shrimp, sausage and so on to make fried rice, and it tastes sweet and fragrant, with the effects of beautifying the face and enhancing immunity.

IV. Who should not eat sugar apple?

1. Obese people should not eat it: sugar apple is relatively high in protein, fat and sugar content. If obese people eat it, it will lead to higher fat in the body and make them more likely to gain weight.

2. People with excess internal heat should not eat it: sugar apple is a warm-natured fruit, and is high in calories and sugar content, so it is suitable for people with a cold constitution. If people with a hot constitution eat it, it will cause excess internal heat.

3. People with diabetes should not eat it: sugar apple has a very high sugar content and is suitable for people with low blood sugar. If people with high blood pressure eat it, it will cause blood pressure to rise and worsen the condition.

V. How much does sugar apple cost per jin on the market?

Sugar apple is produced in Yunnan, Hainan, Fujian, Taiwan, China and other places, so prices vary. Generally, the market price is between 20 and 40 yuan, while the current price on Taobao is 138 to 158 yuan / 5 jin. So the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.

VI. Can you eat sugar apple unripe?

Unripe sugar apple can be eaten, but the taste is not very good and it has a somewhat astringent flavor. If you are not in a hurry to eat it, you can wrap it in newspaper, then spray a little water on the surface and leave it for one or two days, and it will ripen and be ready to eat.