Shakya, also known as Buddha's head fruit, cherimoya and sub-fruit, is mainly distributed in Taiwan, Guangxi, Vietnam and Thailand. Shakya is a small, perennial semi-deciduous tree in the family Cherimoya. Grow more as cash crops, the flesh is white and sweet.

nutritive value
Shakya is a tropical fruit (rich in vitamins A, B, C and protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, etc., to promote digestion), and its flavor is loved. The fruit is extremely nutritious, the nutritional content of the pulp of Shakya is: soluble solids 18.0%-26%, fat, minerals, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, organic acids, sugar, vitamin C, protein and other substances required by many human bodies. The pulp contains seed oil, cherimoeine, cherimoe cherimoe, cherimoe cherimoe also known as squamous cherimoe sylvestris, cherimoya cinnamon, cherimoe cherimoe I., IV., VI., VIII., XIV, XVI, ba po (difur) lactone, cherimoya cinnamon, cherimoe sativa A, cherimoe lychee stendine and saponin: bean sting-5,24(28)-dialne-3β-alcohol-α-L-rhamnoside. From the seed oil, an anti-cancer active ingredient was obtained: multi-scaled soursop standin A, so Shakya was known as the "anti-tumor star".
Efficacy
In the long-term field scientific expeditions abroad, Shakya powder is almost an indispensable must-have. It can timely supplement the body's need for vitamin C, can effectively avoid vitamin C deficiency, and play an auxiliary therapeutic role.
It has hypoglycemic effects and is often used abroad to treat diabetes. Diabetics often consume Shakya, which has obvious auxiliary therapeutic effects on the reduction of diseases.
The high content of Shakya fiber can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis and drain the stool stored in the intestine. It is also the best antioxidant fruit, which can effectively delay skin aging and whiten the skin.
Suitable for people
The average person can eat it. Although cherimoya contains a variety of sugars, but the impact on blood sugar is very small, diabetics do not need to avoid eating, but eat less. 【Applicable amount】1 piece (about 600 grams) each time.
Directions
Shakya must be cooked soft to eat, after buying home, if it is still hard, you can wrap it in newspaper, spray some water, put it for a day or two, and then you can use a knife to cut open and peel it after it becomes soft, the taste is delicious and sweet, and the taste is very unique.