African Cherry as it is called is a fruit widely known in Africa, most especially Nigeria. It is called African cherry because it is commonly found in West Africa. It can also be called African star apple. African cherry is orange in colour while the inside is kind of dark orange. It's a seasonal fruit. In the YouTube tribe of Nigeria, it is called Agbalumo while the Igbos and Ibibios call it udara. It comes out at the beginning of the year and lasts for some months Abd the next time it can be seen is the next year. It's botanical name is chrysophyllum Albidum.
Tastes
African Cherry has different tastes but it is never bitter. Some tastes very sweet while others are slappy, that is kind of sour. It is said to be slappy because if you taste it, it seems to slap your jaw through its taste.
Beliefs about it.
It is believed that when rain falls on it, it tastes sweeter. But the sourness or slappy taste is because rain is yet to fall on it. But then, rain hasn't fallen in some parts of Nigeria since the year began and some still taste sweet. Another belief that Nigerians have about this fruit is that if you want it to be very sweet, you have to hit it on the wall or something solid or massage it and then it would Taste sweeter. Some complain of the sour taste and others recommend not buying the pale ones but the one that tend to be deep orange.
Benefits
Every fruit despite the taste has its benefits. African cherry is number one source of vitamin c. It has more vitamins than orange and guava. This is due to the slappy or sour taste it has. It helps in weight loss, so if one wants to lose weight without stress, this fruit is recommended. It prevents bloating and constipation and aids in digestion. Since it's a good source of vitamin c, it is recommended for toothache and sore throat.
For All
African cherry is enjoyed by all, both young and old, men and women, even the children are not left out. Most wait for it's season and eat it to their fill knowing that the next time it will come will be the next year.
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