The African white star apple, chrysophyllum albidum, is a seasonal delicacy in parts of West Africa, but even there has not yet found a niche as a processed product. Like many other seasonal fruits that grow wild, a season's harvest is almost all consumed fresh, and much of it simply goes to waste. It is high in calcium, and amongst claims about its benefits are that it can help in the control of diabetes and heart disease.
Farmers in an area of Nigeria in which it grows well are calling for efforts to value-add the African white star apple into various products.
African Agriculture
