Kitafeli from Uganda - soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata - a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. The flavour of the fruit has been described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple, with sour citrus flavour notes contrasting with an underlying creamy texture reminiscent of coconut or banana.Soursop is widely promoted (sometimes as "graviola") as an alternative cancer treatment. There is, however, no medical evidence that it is effective.
Packaging
Packaging is done in aerated cartons weighing 10 kilograms each.
Minimum Order
Negotiable
The soursop fruit, locally known as ‘kitafeli’, is making a gradual comeback in Uganda and traders price depends on the size as well as the season. In Uganda a small-sized soursop costs on average Uganda shilling 2,000, medium-sized one at Uganda shilling 3,000 and a big one at Uganda shilling 4,000.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
Energy | 276 kJ (66 kcal) |
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Carbohydrates | 16.84 g |
Sugars | 13.54 g |
Dietary fiber | 3.3 g |
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Fat | 0.3 g |
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Protein | 1 g |
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Vitamins | |
Thiamine (B1) | (6%) 0.07 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | (4%) 0.05 mg |
Niacin (B3) | (6%) 0.9 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | (5%) 0.253 mg |
Vitamin B6 | (5%) 0.059 mg |
Folate (B9) | (4%) 14 μg |
Choline | (2%) 7.6 mg |
Vitamin C | (25%) 20.6 mg |
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Minerals | |
Calcium | (1%) 14 mg |
Iron | (5%) 0.6 mg |
Magnesium | (6%) 21 mg |
Phosphorus | (4%) 27 mg |
Potassium | (6%) 278 mg |
Sodium | (1%) 14 mg |
Zinc | (1%) 0.1 mg |
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