Custard Apple - Atemoya
Country of Origin - Brazil 🇧🇷
Class / Cat - CAT 1
Average Weight - 335 grams
Introduction
The Atemoya Custard Apple has an interesting heart-shape and a thick, green, textured skin. The flesh inside is white and soft and falls apart easily. This delicious fruit gets its name from the sweet, custardy flavour of the flesh.
History
The Atemoya Custard Apple is a botanical cross between the Sugar Apple and the Cherimoya. It's first-known breeding was in 1908 at a laboratory in Miami, where they later introduced it to the Philippines.
Regions
Since it's invention in Miami, USA, the Atemoya Custard Apple has been spread all over the world to places including South America, Hawaii, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Isreal. Atemoya Custard Apple's are now commercially grown in multiple tropical locations.
Flavours & Texture
The Atemoya Custard Apple has a pleasant and surprising texture. It is soft with a slight grittiness and can be pulled apart with your hands. Its flavour is very similar to the Cherimoya – a sweet, creamy, custardy flavour with notes of vanilla and pineapple.
Preparation
The Atemoya can be eaten by spooning or biting the flesh out from the skin (which should not be eaten). The seeds should also be avoided. Many people like to use Atemoya Custard Apple in fruit salads or cold desserts.
Nutritional Value
Atemoya Custard Apples are an excellent source of vitamin C. They also contain a good amount of fibre, protein, calcium, and iron.
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Calories per fruit |
243 kcal |
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Fat |
1 g |
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Carbohydrates |
61 g |
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Fibre |
9 g |
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Protein |
5 g |
SHIPPING
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Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £11.95
Northern Ireland - Not currently available
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address on the delivery date. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets, straw, or hay to protect the fruit during transit.
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable, we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy, so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- All requests must contact us within 24 hours of order receipt. We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
