Custard-Apple is a type of fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical areas, including Indonesia. Natural extracts from the fruit, leaves, and skin are widely used for various purposes, such as in the food and cosmetic industry to as herbal medicine.

Custard-Apple fruit which has a sweet taste is often consumed directly but can also be used as fruit juice. A Custard-Apple contains about 60-100 calories and a variety of nutrients, including:

Minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.

In addition to the nutrients above, Custard-Apple fruit also contains abundant antioxidants. Types of antioxidants that are widely contained in Custard-Apple fruit are polyphenols.

Because it has many nutrients, Custard-Apple fruit is believed to have several health benefits, including:

Custard-Apple is a good source of fiber for a healthy digestive system. By consuming fiber regularly, the body will avoid various types of digestive problems, one of which is diarrhea.

In addition, the content of antioxidants and complex carbohydrates in Custard-Apple also makes this fruit useful for maintaining the growth of good germs in the intestines.

Because it contains a lot of polyphenol antioxidants and vitamin C, Custard-Apple fruit is useful for maintaining the immune system. With a strong immune system, the body will be stronger against infection, so it is not easy to fall ill.

When free radicals accumulate, the body will easily experience cell damage and inflammation. Over time this can increase the risk of various diseases, and one of them is cancer. To reduce free radicals, the body needs adequate intake of antioxidants.

One way to get antioxidants is to eat foods rich in antioxidants, including Custard-Apple fruit.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessels), such as coronary heart disease and stroke.

Custard-Apple benefits to prevent cardiovascular disease is to prevent hypertension. This effect is thought to be due to the content of potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, and fiber in the Custard-Apple fruit.

Custard-Apple fruit has a medium glycemic index value. That is, the benefits of Custard-Apple can prevent increasing blood sugar.

Several studies also show that Custard-Apple leaf extract is also able to maintain stable blood sugar levels and reduce the dose of insulin use. Therefore, Custard-Apple fruit is still good for people with diabetes to consume.

Several studies have shown that Custard-Apple seed extract applied together with coconut oil appears to be effective in treating head lice and dandruff. However, its use must be careful and do not get into the eyes because it can cause irritation and eye damage. When exposed to the eyes, srikaya seed extract has the potential to cause keratitis.

In addition to the various benefits above, the benefits of sugar apple consumed in the form of supplements are also thought to help relieve inflammation and pain, as well as maintain eye health.

Although rich in benefits, srikaya fruit should also be consumed with caution. Almost all parts of the srikaya plant contain a toxic compound called annonain, but the highest amounts are found in the seeds and skin.

Some research suggests that these substances can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease. Therefore, make sure the seeds and skin of the srikaya are removed before you eat them directly.

Some of the benefits of srikaya above you can get if you eat it as part of a balanced nutritious diet accompanied by a healthy lifestyle. While the benefits of srikaya as a herbal medicine are still in doubt about its effectiveness because there are no adequate research results to confirm these claims.

If you are undergoing certain medications or suffering from a disease and want to make srikaya a part of your daily menu, you should first consult with your doctor. The goal is to make sure this fruit does not affect medication and is safe for you to consume.