Custard Apples
By arbie bee
@brokenbee (11090)
Philippines
February 6, 2017 7:09am CST
You know what I enjoy most in going to public markets especially during market days? I get to see fruits and vegetables that are no longer commonly sold.
This morning, my mother and I went to the market and these are what I found.
We call this fruit "anonas". I asked Mr.Google and he said it is called custard apples in English.
We used to have this tree at home when I was small. I am not sure if that tree died or it was cut. We don't have it anymore.
One kilogram costs 50Php or about US$1.00.
The fruits are not yet ripe so I still have to wait.
Do you have this fruit in your country? Do you know how it tastes like?
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15 responses
@LadyDuck (471468)
• Switzerland
7 Feb 17
@brokenbee It's not my favorite, it's too sweet and creamy, I like more firm fruits.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
@brokenbee i still have not seen or tasted that, but when i will, i will post a discussion about that, hija
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
@ridingbet But is the fruit available in your city, Ate? I seldom see this fruit now.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
Really Ate? It tastes like atis, but it's a little grainy in texture like the chico.
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@luisadannointed (6185)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
It look like lychee. I love lychee so much. My mom always bought us that whenever there is in the market. My sister does not want one so I am so happy enjoying it eating alone. Hahahahaha!
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@luisadannointed (6185)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
@brokenbee yes!!! Hehehe and she does not like pizza that is why I always feasting with a family size pizza. My dad, mom and my sister will get one and the rest will goes to my tummy.. I feel so bless!
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
Yup, but it is about the size of a fist unlike lychees. =)
Really? She doesn't want it? Hmmmm You're so lucky! Hihihi
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Feb 17
@brokenbee Then indeed i haven't seen or tasted one , ever. Is it sweet or sour?
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
Really? Hmmm It is smaller than a mabolo and sometimes the skin is a little orange. It looks like atis inside with lots of black seeds and white flesh.
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@antonbunot (11093)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Feb 17
They look like Mexican Mangoes! I grew up in a small village . . moving to the city when I was 12. The wild fruit that I really loved to eat when I was a kid was allagat. I don't know if you have ever eaten or seen this fruit.
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@antonbunot (11093)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Feb 17
@brokenbee Here is a picture of allagat fruits - -
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
@antonbunot Awww I haven't seen that yet. Is it sweet? Is it as small as the duhat?
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
Allagat? It sounds familiar but I don't know if I had tasted one.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
We still have it here in the Philippines but it is becoming rare already. I just don't know in some other provinces but here in my province, I seldom see it in the market.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
@kashif1985 Yes, they it's sweet and creamy when ripe.
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@youless (112507)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Feb 17
@brokenbee This is an interesting fruit for me.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
8 Feb 17
Nope. This has lots of seeds inside which are bigger than apple seeds. What you eat is the flesh that coats those seeds. It is sweet and creamy.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
10 Feb 17
I heard of the fruit anonas before but haven't tasted that fruit up to now. It did not make it's way here at home
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
Ahahaha really? How about atis? hmmm The taste is almost similar.
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
6 Feb 17
It's the day or days of the week where there are more sellers who come in our public market and sell their produce and other goods. Usually, they bring their products out in the streets. We usually have it twice a week here.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
I know that fruit but it becomes so rare already. Hope many people will still plant that anonas tree!
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
Yes! I wonder if there are lots of anonas trees in Anonas, QC. hihihi
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
It tastes like atis. Hihi It is sweet and creamy but with a little grainy texture near the skin.
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@thelme55 (77080)
• Germany
9 Feb 17
@brokenbee I will have to try this when I see it in the market.
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@Unique_Ananya (413)
• India
10 Feb 17
I think i have had custard d apples before.. But they are green here in india 
