Did you know its proper English name is African Star Apple? It is also called White Star Apple.


Local Name: Agbalumo (Yoruba language) or Udara
(
Igbo language)

Botanical Name: Chrysophyllum albidum

The Chrysophyllum genus of plants consis

Health Benefits of Udara/Agbalumo (African Star
As with most fruits, it has low calorie bec
It is a superb snack because its high fibre content
It has a surprisingly decent amount of Ascorbic
Recently published researches done here in Ni
It could serve as a natural source of Anti-Ox
Its leaf extract contains Hypoglycemic (to
Basic Nutrition
1-cup serving of fresh star apple contains 67

Nutrient Content per 100g edible Udara/Agbalumo
Nutrient Quantity
Energy (Kcal) 91.09
Carbohydrate (g) 10.49
Protein (g) 6.99
Fat (g) 2.49
Moisture (g) 73
Vitamin C (mg) 25
pulpcalories. Eating star apple as a snack is a good choice as the calories are low and it provides no fat; however, this may not be enough calories to ease hunger pains and boost energy levels, as between-meal snack are meant to do. The Diet Channel notes that 100 to 200 calories per snack is best; consider eating an oz. of cheese or a tsp. of peanut butter to boost the number of calories into this range. One serving of star apple also has 15 g of carbohydrates, or 11.5 percent of the 130 g suggested for daily consumption by the Institute of Medicine. treat Diabetes) and Anti-Platelet activities, although it also had toxic effects on some organs.idant booster to remove free radicals from oxidative stress disorders, andgeria about Udara/Agbalumo leaves carried out on rats showed two possible medicinal uses: Acid (Vitamin C). Clearly, Vitamin C sources are not exclusive to the citrus fruits family- in fact, Guava has much more!provides food bulk which both increases satiety and aids digestion so it is very ideal for weight watchers.ause of its little fat content so it is definitely a healthy food. Apple)ts of almost 80 different species of fruits all exclusively grown within the tropical region. African star apple (Udara) is a very popular fruit here in Nigeria. Its fleshy pulp is often eaten as a snack and it is equally common in both the urban and rural areas, particularly around Southern Nigeria. Being a seasonal fruit (produces during the dry season between December and April), it is currently in peak abundance flooding the market places and street walkways at about this time of the year. Now, allow me introduce you to some really good news about the nutritious load of Udara/Agbalumo goodness!or Udara (Igbo language)Did you know its proper English name is African Star Apple? It is also called White Star Apple.
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