Other products of chesa

Other Uses
Latex extracted from the tree in Central America has been used to adulterate chicle.
The timber is fine-grained, compact, strong, moderately to very heavy and hard, and
valued especially for planks and rafters in construction. The heartwood is grayishbrown to reddish-brown and blends into the sapwood which is somewhat lighter in
color. The darker the color, the more resistant to decay.
Medicinal Uses: A decoction of the astringent bark is taken as a febrifuge in Mexico
and applied on skin eruptions in Cuba. A preparation of the seeds has been employed
as a remedy for ulcers.
In 1971, a pharmaceutical company in California was exploring a derivative of the
seed of Pouteria sapota (mamey, q.v.) which seemed to be active against seborrheic
dermatitis of the scalp. Since they were having difficulty in procuring sufficient seeds
for study, I suggested that they test the more readily available seeds of the canistel.
They found these acceptable and were pursuing the investigation when last heard
from.
https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/canistel.html

Health Benefits of Egg Fruit

Like other orange-colored fruits, eggfruit is high in beta-carotene. This nutrient
protects eyes, gives hair its lustrous sheen, and maintains glowing skin.
Additionally, carotenoids fight cancers, age related degeneration, depression,
headaches, heartburn, and high blood pressure.
One serving of eggfruit provides a good quantity of iron, a mineral essential for
blood health due to its ability to facilitate proper oxygen circulation. Iron also
promotes good memory, stable energy levels and overall strength.
Few scientific studies have been conducted on the health benefits of canistel, but
studies report the following benefits of closely related variants:
--According to a 2013 study published in Metabolic Brain Disease, canistels
relative Pouteria ramiflora extracts exhibitneuroprotective benefits against
streptozotocin-induced rats.

--A Rutgers University study published in the Journal of Cosmetics

Dermatology found potential in Pouteria Lucuma nut oils ability to promote skin
regeneration.
--According to a 2009 study published in the Latin American Journal of
Pharmacology, Pouteria ramiflora root extracts have
pronounced antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties.
Egg Fruit Recipe Ideas and Uses:
Canistels maintain their taste and integrity when heated, thus allowing for several
possibilities in soups, pancakes, pies, and curries.
--Make vegan eggnog by blending the fruit with soymilk or almond milk,
cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
--Create an eggfruit cheesecake by blending the fruit with silken tofu, sugar
and maple syrup. Set in a graham cracker crust and bake.
--Dip quartered canistel flesh in chocolate
--Use in salads as an avocado substitute.
--Make a cheese spread by combining canistel with firm tofu, olive oil, garlic,
salt and herbs like dill and basil. Use on sandwiches, as a dip, and spread on flax
seed crackers.

--Make deviled eggs by substituting canistel for egg yolksmash the fruit with
paprika, vegan mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stuff inside baked
mushroom caps.

(non-vegan) canistel recipes from

virtualherbarian.org

Flavor Complements:
Sapota, butterfruit, jackfruit, mamey sapota, sapodilla, mabolo, custard apple,
bullocks heart, durian

Herbs, spices, and oil: garlic, onion, chive, shallot, salt, dill, basil, thyme, bay leaf,
marjoram, oregano, olive oil, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, Tabasco, chili
powder, coriander, mustard, relish, chili, brown sugar, jaggery, maple syrup,
coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, almond, walnut, pecan, peanut
http://theindianvegan.blogspot.com/2013/03/all-about-egg-fruit-canistel.html

What is nice to this kind of fruit is that, it can be beneficial to the health. It contains several vitamins
and minerals.
1. Niacin
The canistel fruit is a good source of niacin which help convert carbohydrates foods into energy.
2. Carotene

Carotene helps develop good eyes sight. It also helps reduce the risk of cardio-vascular diseases.
3. Ascorbic acid
Canistel is also a resource for ascorbic acid which boosts the immune system of the body.
4. Iron
Iron helps in the formation of hemoglobin in the body. It also prevents a person in getting insomnia.
5. Fiber
Canistel contains fiber which is beneficial in digestive metabolism. It helps prevent constipation.
Fiber also regulates blood sugar and lessens bad cholesterol in the body.

These are some of the essential vitamins and minerals which are very beneficial to everyones
health. It can be serve as a fruit shake or an ice cream. Absolutely, canistel fruit can be included in
ones diet.

http://jngemini07.hubpages.com/hub/health-benefits-of-canistel