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Health Benefits of African Star Apple, Agbalumo/Udara/Cherry

Some native fruits are more rich in vitamin C than others. Many people think citrus fruits are the only main source of vitamin C, but that is not true. In This article, I will introduce you to another fruit that can earn you much more vitamin C than orange, Grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, tangerine, etc. African star apple/fruit or cherry is a fruit that can give you a great deal of vitamin C.it is a typical native fruit eaten widely In Africa. Its botanical name is Chrysophyllum albidum, it's also a source of food to many tribes in Nigeria. Igbos call it "Udara", "Agbalumo” by the Yoruba's, while it is seen as Agwaluma in Hausa. The beauty of this fruit is that it is very affordable and never scarce once it's season approaches. Also, vitamin C is not the only nutrient you get from eating this African star apple, it's a good source of potassium, magnesium, zinc, Vitamin B2,B1etc. The fruit has a very sweet taste, the ripped ones taste sugary or soar. T