AFRICAN STAR APPLE

Popularly called AGBALUMO in the south-western part of Nigeria and UDARA in the south-eastern part. The African Start Apple is common in West Africa but widely consumed in Nigeria.

Reddish in Colour, Round in shape and ridiculously cheap in price, this small looking fruit has more health benefits than you can imagine.~

Research has shown that this small looking fruit contains more Vitamin C than oranges. And it is also very rich in Vitamin A which helps our Eyes has we know. consumption of one Agbalumo a day provides about 5% of the daily recommended vitamin fruits needed, it helps prevent gum diseases and other body diseases. According to the local research, this small but mighty fruit can be used as a natural remedy to treat sore throat, toothaches, and constipation. So whenever in such situation,Get yourself some AGBALUMO

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For those of Us in the weight losing ministry, AGBALUMO is here to our rescue. The African Star Apple contributes 3 g of fiber to the recommended daily intake of 25 to 38 g. It contains enough fibre to keep you from eating. It is a Dieting instrument.

The African Star Apple Seeds contain cotyledons which have an anti-hyperglycemia effect that has an effect on the decrease in high sugar levels and the hypolipidemic that is lowering the blood cholesterol. The seeds are also useful in treating Diarrhea.

SO WHERE AND WHEN CAN WE FIND THIS FRUIT.

As mentioned earlier it is mostly consumed in Nigeria but can be found in western african countries like Togo and Ghana also. It is mostly rich in taste and supply in dry season in Nigeria. Periods from October to early March. Here are sample pictures of the Trees so has to identify one when you come across it.

~As mentioned earlier it is mostly consumed in Nigeria but can be found in western african countries like Togo and Ghana also. It is mostly rich in taste and supply in dry season in Nigeria. Periods from October to early March. Here are sample pictures of the Trees so has to identify one when you come across it.

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