Custard Apple – Arka Sahan

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Custard Apple – Arka Sahan > Characteristics
Young Orchard
Mature Orchard on Raised Bed
Orientation – North to South
Plant Canopy
Organic and Plastic mulching on raised bed
Flowers
Immature Fruit
Fruit Shape – Oblong
Fruit Bearing
Creamy white color Pulp
Large, flat eyes
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Custard Apple – Arka Sahan > Botanical Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Annonaceae
  • Genus: Annona
  • Botanical name: Annona Squamosa
  • Native: Indian Subcontinent, adjoining regions of Southeast Asia, China and Queensland

Custard Apple – Arka Sahan > Features

  • Big size attractive fruits
  • Fruit size 200 – 210 gm
  • Large, flat acreiol/eyes
  • TSS – 22.8° Brix
  • Shelf life – 6 Days

Source – ICAR-IIHR

Custard Apple – Arka Sahan >Health Benefits

  • It is rich in potassium and magnesium, which help maintain healthy blood pressure and support overall cardiovascular health.
  • It contains Vitamin C and natural antioxidants, which help protect cells from oxidative stress and strengthen the immune system.
  • It contains annonaceous acetogenins, bioactive compounds that have demonstrated anti-cancer, anti-malarial, and antiparasitic potential in scientific studies.
  • It is ich in magnesium, which supports bone and joint health and may help reduce the risk of arthritis by promoting healthy muscle and joint function.

Source – Reena Nair and Vijay Agrawal, A Review on the Nutritional Quality and Medicinal Value of Custard Apple-An Under Utilised Crop of Madhya Pradesh, India, Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci (2017) 6(9): 1126-1132