Water Apple

What Does A Water Apple Taste Like?

Although bearing the common name rose apple and appearing similar to an elongated apple on the outside, these nutritious fruits do not resemble the rose or the apple in terms of fragrance, taste and texture. These luscious water apple fruits have an intrinsically crunchy texture and are quite sweet in taste when ripe. However, the unripe green water apple possesses a characteristically astringent flavour and hence is ideal for use in the preparation of pickles, curries and chutneys.

The nutrition profile of not only the unripe and ripe fruits, but the leaves too, is quite impressive. The water apple fruit is ideal for weight loss due to its low calorie content and negligible amounts of saturated fats. In addition, it also provides dietary fibers, to aid in digestion and has no cholesterol, for better heart function. Water apples are rich in Vitamin C for boosting immunity and Vitamin A for proper vision. They are also abundant in the B vitamins that can aid in regulating metabolism.