Srikaya fruit is a fruit that has white textured flesh, soft and fine texture, surrounded by seeds and has a very sweet and delicious taste. Make sure you do not consume black and shiny seeds, as it is considered to be slightly toxic. The fruit is 6-10 cm in diameter, the skin is bumpy, scaly and has many eyes similar to soursop. In srikaya fruit contains amino acids, fruit sugar, mucilago, potassium, magnesium, niacin, tannin, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin C , protein, and carbohydrates. Srikaya fruit contains high enough folic acid, which is a very important vitamin for pregnant women. Breastfeeding mothers are also encouraged to regularly consume srikaya fruit as they can increase milk production. High levels of magnesium in srikaya fruit can help in breaking down the heart muscles so as to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Srikaya is a rich source of essential nutrients and vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins and antioxidants that are essential for maintaining healthy skin. Regular intake of srikaya fruit can effectively prevent skin problems such as delaying aging, preventing sunburn, and promoting rejuvenation of skin cells. This fruit also stimulates the production of collagen in the body which can help to improve skin elasticity. The fruit of this srikaya or lady is one of the fruiting plants that come from the tropics.
