Facts On Velvet Apple Mabolo Fruit
Velvet Apples are scientifically called as “Diospyros blancoi” .
ORIGIN OF VELVET APPLES
Velvet Apples are a tropical fruit related to the persimmon, in the Ebenaceae or Ebony family, though they are more closely related to the black sapote
Velvet apple is widely distributed and native to the Philippines, but it is also native to eastern and southern Taiwan.
OTHER NAMES OF VELVET APPLES
Velvet apple, velvet persimmon, butter fruit, kamagong, mabolo tree, Seralat, Sagalet, Buah, Mentega, Peach bloom.
APPEARANCE OF VELVET APPLES
Velvet Apples range in color from golden-yellow to orange and purplish-red.
They have a darkened, permanent calyx at the stem end, and are covered in tiny, brown hairs.
The white to off-white flesh is crisp when mature and will soften slightly as it ripens.
TASTES OF VELVET APPLES
The Velvet apple Fruit tastes sweet, and the flavour is like banana flavoured apples or strawberry-mango yogurt with hints of berries and bubblegum. Darker red fruits are considered sweeter than lighter colored varieties.
VARIETIES OF VELVET APPLES
Few cloned varieties are available in Florida. the cultivars ‘Manilla’ and ‘Valesca’ bear quality fruit that is usually seedless.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF VELVET APPLES
100g of fruit contains
• Energy value – 67 kcal
• Protein – 0.5 g
• Fat – 0.4 g
• Carbohydrates – 15.3 g
• Vitamin A, ER – 198 μg;
• Beta-carotene – 1.3 mg;
• B1, thiamine – 0.04 mg;
• B2, riboflavin – 0.06 mg;
• B9, folic acid – 18 mg;
• C, ascorbic acid – 13 mg;
• E, alpha-tocopherol,
• TE – 0.5 mg;
• PP, NE – 0.2 mg;
• Niacin – 0.5 mg.
• Potassium, K – 212 mg;
• Calcium, Ca – 131 mg;
• Magnesium, Mg – 57 mg;
• Sodium, Na – 16 mg;
• Phosphorus, Ph – 43 mg.
Facts On Velvet Apple Mabolo Fruit
Promotes Heart Health
Velvet apple contain high potassium content and presence of these fibre content helps to lower cholesterol also acts as a vasodilator. Velvet apple relaxes the blood vessels, lowers stress on heart and lower blood pressure.
Maintains Skin Health
Velvet apple fruit is rich in vitamin E and vitamin C, that maintain a silky-smooth skin . Velvet apple fruit also result in younger appearance and avoid the possibility of early aging signs.
Helps Brain Function
Velvet apple fruit contains vitamin C that help in neurotransmitter synthesis and cognitive function which also help in sending messages from the brain to the rest of the body
Encourages Circulation
The presence of iron in velvet fruit stimulates red blood cells and promotes oxygen in vital tissues and muscles. Usually iron in Velvet apple fruit increases rapidity of therapeutic process of cells, stimulates development of hair and increases metabolic efficiency.
Cures Respiratory Problems
The velvet apples are essential in relieving coughs, asthma and chest congestion. Velvet apples are said to have high levels of essential vitamin C and zinc nutrients that act in improving the immunity of the body.
Strengthen Immunity
The velvet apples contain high levels of vitamin C and vitamin A that boost the immune system of the body and eliminating damaging free radicals that can mutate or kill healthy cells.
Fosters Bone and Teeth
Velvet apple contain calcium which is an important mineral in the human body, that maintain strong bones and teeth. Velvet Apple provide Phosphorus that helps the body absorb , use calcium and strengthens teeth by protecting and rebuilding tooth enamel.
Enhances Mood
Group of B vitamins in Velvet apple act as “anti-stress vitamins”. Velvet apple has thiamine that provides the body and mind free from mental stress
Eradicate Kidney Problems
Velvet apple has Potassium a mineral that the body uses as an electrolyte. Blood pressure and kidney function are regulated by niacin present in the fruit. niacin is important because of its role in helping the body use fatty acids and sugars.
Aids Digestive Health
Dietary fibre in Velvet apple helps in opening of food to digestive tract that lowers constipation, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems.
