Despite Egypt’s harsh weather conditions for agriculture, the country is known to be home to a variety of fruits as a result of the Nile River and its soil. Egypt is known for its bananas, melons, dates, figs and pomegranates, which are very prominent during the summer time. Interestingly, Egypt has a few exotic fruits that are rare to find in other countries across the world. Cherimoya Locally referred to as “eshta”, cherimoya or custard apple does not seem that appetizing on the first encounter. Its scaled green skin might appear intimidating. But once it is pealed, its silky white skin reveals a sweet fruit with a slightly creamy texture. The fruit is often grown in tropical areas across the world, however, its home lies in the Andes mountains of South America. Cherimoya is a great source for fiber. It is also loaded in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which help in boosting immunity, fighting inflammation, and promoting eye and heart health. Despite its health benefits, the fruit carries small amounts of toxic compounds which are deemed harmful if consumed in large amounts. Prickly pears The prickly pears or opuntia is…
