Lost Crops of Africa Volume III: Fruits (2008) / Chapter Skim
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One, the African custard apple, has been called "the best indigenous fruit in most parts of tropical Africa." Another, the junglesop, produces probably the biggest fruits in the whole family -- as long as a person's forearm and as thick as a person's thigh. A third -- perhaps the strangest of all -- "hangs like a bunch of sausages," each fruit a bright scarlet link.
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Progress and satisfaction will not even be notably expensive. Notable interesting delights among local custard apples are described below.
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(Paul Latham) In its present unselected state, this local custard apple is smaller than its American counterpart.
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. The African custard apple may also make an excellent rootstock for its relatives.
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CUSTARD APPLES 247 Bangui, Central African Republic. In this area, custard apple trees are a common accompaniment to rural houses.
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Indeed, it is so small it bears its fruits literally "on the ground." Nonetheless, those low-borne fruits rank high in people's esteem. They are said to be better eating than even the African custard apple.
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Clearly, this and the other African custard apples should now join this culinary wave that is lifting other custard apples in horticultural importance in several parts of the world. (Roy Danforth and Paul Noren)
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Most are eaten fresh and have a slightly acidulous flavor. Among the wild fruits of northern KwaZulu (South Africa)
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