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Guanabana fruit
Guanabana fruit
Scientific name - Annona muricata
Guanabana popularly known as Soursop, is a native fruit of Central and South America. It is also grown as a commercial fruit in some parts of Africa and south East Asia. The fruit appears green in color with total mass of 6.8kg. Soursop consist white pulp that is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B2. The pulp is used to make candies, fruit drinks and ice cream flavorings.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
Energy |
276 kJ (66 kcal) |
Carbohydrates |
16.84 g |
Sugars |
13.54 g |
Dietary fiber |
3.3 g |
Fat |
0.3 g |
Protein |
1 g |
Vitamins |
Thiamine (B1) |
(6%) 0.07 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) |
(4%) 0.05 mg |
Niacin (B3) |
(6%) 0.9 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(5%) 0.253 mg |
Vitamin B6 |
(5%) 0.059 mg |
Folate (B9) |
(4%) 14 µg |
Choline |
(2%) 7.6 mg |
Vitamin C |
(25%) 20.6 mg |
Trace metals |
Calcium |
(1%) 14 mg |
Iron |
(5%) 0.6 mg |
Magnesium |
(6%) 21 mg |
Phosphorus |
(4%) 27 mg |
Potassium |
(6%) 278 mg |
Sodium |
(1%) 14 mg |
Zinc |
(1%) 0.1 mg |
Medicinal Uses of Guanabana fruit
- Treatment for Vomiting, Head lice and Bedbugs.
- Relieve from Liver Ailments and Leprosy
- Cures Diarrhea, Dysentery, Fever and Indigestion
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