Custard Apple

Although this plant has many names, custard apples, or cherimoya, are quite popular, especially in the Caribbean. The exact origin of the fruit is unknown, but it more than likely is native to one of the Americas. Custard apples are usually somewhat spherical, and have natural sections in its skin, where you can pull the fruit apart. The fruit is creamy and sweet, like custard, which is how it got one of its many names. Although custard apples are high in antioxidants and help the immune and digestive systems, they also contain annonacin, which is a toxin that can harm the nervous system. The fruit’s seeds and skin have higher concentrations of annonacin, so remove them before eating to limit your toxin intake.