Custard Apple

Custard Apple (Annona squamosa) is also known as sugar-apple, sweetsop, and is popular across India as sitaphal /Seetha Palam/sharifa (Annona reticulate). The custard fruit contains polyphenolic compounds that help to fight against certain chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and neurodegenerative conditions. Custard fruits also contain essential oils, which, when extracted, have antiparasitic and antimalarial properties.