African Custard Apple
Annona senegalensis — Annonaceae
Italiano: Anona africana
Description
African Custard Apple (Annona senegalensis) belongs to the Annonaceae family and is native to Africa. It thrives in Woodland, bushland, savanna edge environments across regions including Africa. Botanically, African Custard Apple is scrubby African tree producing sweet fleshy fruits with custard-like texture. Wild relative of cherimoya.. The edible parts include Fruits. With an edibility rating of 7/10, it ranks as a good wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, January, November, October and September. Nutritionally, African Custard Apple stands out for its Vitamin C (45.0mg, 50% DV), Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV) and Vitamin E (1.0mg, 7% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 3.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, African Custard Apple offers a Sweet, custardy, banana-pineapple notes flavor profile. Wait until fruit is soft and aromatic; split and eat flesh. Common culinary applications include Fresh eating, Juices. Popular preparations include Eat ripe soft fruit fresh; avoid seeds. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: Seeds contain toxic annonacin; do NOT eat seeds. Antinutrient content is minimal. Be aware that Verify identification before consumption. Safe lookalike species include Similar edible species. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Eat ripe soft fruit fresh; avoid seeds
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: Fresh eating, Juices Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts
Recipes
- Eat ripe soft fruit fresh; avoid seeds
