A atemoia is a fruit produced from the crossing of the fruit of the earl, also known as pineapple or ata, and cherimoia. It has a mild and bittersweet taste and is rich in nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C and potassium, and is usually consumed fresh.
Atherosia is easy to grow, adapting to various types of climate and soil, but prefers moist regions and tropical climates. Like the earl's fruit, its pulp is white, but is less acidic and brings fewer seeds, being easier to consume.
Its main health benefits are:
- Provide energy, because it is rich in carbohydrates, and can be used in pre-workout or in snacks;
- Help control blood pressure by being rich in potassium;
- Improve metabolism of carbohydrates and fats by containing B vitamins;
- Help improve intestinal transit by being rich in fiber;
- Increase the feeling of satiety and avoid craving for sweets due to their fiber content and taste;
- Helps calm and improve blood circulation by being rich in magnesium.
The ideal is to consume fresh atemoia, and should buy the fruits still firm, but without black or very soft spots, which indicates that they have passed from their point of consumption. Until ripe, these fruits should be stored at room temperature. See the differences and all the benefits of the fruit of the count.
Nutritional information
The following table gives the nutritional information for 100 g of atemoia.
| Atemoia crua | |
| Energy | 97 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25.3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fibers | 2.1 g |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Thiamine | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
The average weight of an atemoia is about 450 g, and due to its high carbohydrate content, it should be consumed with caution in cases of diabetes. Know which fruits are recommended for diabetes.
Atemoia Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of atemoia pulp
- 1 cup of wheat flour, preferably whole
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup of oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Method of preparation:
Remove the seeds from the atemoia and beat the pulp in the blender by measuring 2 cups to make the cake. Add the eggs and oil and beat again. In a bowl, put the flour and sugar, and add the blender mixture, mixing well. Add the yeast last and stir the dough until it is homogeneous. Bake in preheated oven at 180ºC for about 20 to 25 minutes.
