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Phule Custard Apple From (Maharashtra)
Chemical residue free
Grown with
by Rohan Satish Ursal at Purander
Orchid : PURANDAR HIGHLANDS FARMERS PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED, Purander
Reaches you by: 16th Nov 2024
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About The Product
Pune, a city in Maharashtra, India, is renowned for its custard apples, locally known as "Sitaphal" or "Sharifa." These delightful fruits flourish in Pune's warm climate and are highly sought after for their unique flavor and texture.
Custard apples found in Pune are visually appealing, with oval or heart-shaped bodies and a bumpy or knobby green skin. As they ripen, their skin develops a yellowish or brownish tinge, indicating their readiness to be enjoyed.
Once opened, the custard apple reveals its creamy white or pale yellow flesh, which resembles the texture of custard or pudding. The flesh is incredibly smooth and velvety, offering a mouthwatering experience. Its flavor is a delightful blend of tropical goodness, combining notes of banana, pineapple, and strawberry with subtle hints of citrus undertones. The sweetness is balanced, creating a harmonious taste.
Apart from their deliciousness, custard apples provide numerous health benefits. They are low in calories and rich in essential nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. These nutrients support digestion, boost the immune system, and contribute to overall well-being.
In Pune, custard apples are enjoyed fresh, with locals and visitors savoring the fruit by scooping out the flesh with a spoon. They are also used in various culinary preparations, including fruit salads, milkshakes, smoothies, ice creams, custards, and pastries. Pune's bustling fruit markets offer an opportunity to indulge in the pleasure of tasting perfectly ripe custard apples and experiencing their captivating aroma.
In summary, custard apples thrive in Pune, offering a visually appealing fruit with creamy flesh and a delightful tropical flavor. They are enjoyed fresh or incorporated into a variety of culinary creations. Pune's custard apples are a local treasure, adding to the city's culinary heritage and providing a unique taste experience for all who try them.
About The Farmer
Rohan Satish Ursal is a custard apple farmer known for his expertise and contribution to the agricultural industry. Custard apple, also known as Sitaphal or Sugar Apple, is a tropical fruit with a sweet and creamy flesh that is highly prized for its taste and nutritional value.
Rohan Satish Ursal hails from a farming background and has dedicated his life to cultivating custard apple orchards. With a deep understanding of the fruit's cultivation and the challenges faced by farmers, Rohan has become a prominent figure in the custard apple farming community.
His passion for custard apple cultivation led him to experiment with various techniques to improve productivity and quality. Rohan implemented modern farming practices, including the use of organic fertilizers, advanced irrigation systems, and integrated pest management methods to ensure the health and sustainability of his custard apple orchards.
Rohan's expertise in custard apple farming has earned him recognition and accolades from both local and national agricultural organizations. He has also been invited to share his knowledge and experiences at various agricultural conferences and workshops, where he inspires and educates other farmers.
Beyond his farming activities, Rohan actively promotes the importance of sustainable agriculture and the preservation of biodiversity. He believes in maintaining a harmonious relationship with nature while maximizing productivity, and he encourages fellow farmers to adopt eco-friendly practices.
Rohan Satish Ursal's dedication to custard apple farming and his commitment to sustainable agriculture have made him a role model for aspiring farmers. Through his work, he has not only contributed to the growth of the agricultural sector but also promoted the consumption of nutritious and delicious custard apples.
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What makes Farmery fruit special?
At Farmery, we do not source the fruit from the Mandi. We have tied up with responsible farmers across the country to source fruit which is native to that region and is grown without using harmful chemicals. These farmers ensure that that fruits are naturally ripened (without using any ripening agents) and are sent to you within 3-4 days from the day of harvest, ensuring maximum freshness of fruits that come to you.
Are these Organic Fruits?
All the fruits available via Farmery are grown by concsious and responsible fruit farmers from across the country. These farmers grow the fruits organically without using chemical pesticides and insecticides. All the farmers have been vetted by us for their agricultural practices. Only the farmers who have organic certification are marked as organic farmers on the platform. Other farmers provide us lab tests to acertain that there is no chemical residue on the fruit that you consume. There are also farmers who follow Zero Budget Natural Farming - a cow based farming methodology - which believes in 100% natural agricuture. We go to great lenghts to ensure that the fruit you eat is grown responsible and is clean of any chemicals.
Where are these farmers based?
Depending on the region that a particular fruit grows in - we have a network of farmers across the length and breadth of India. Right from Kerala to Kashmir and from Manipur to Gujarat, our farmer network ensures that you get the best fruit, best quality and best condition reaches your doorstep in the shortest possible time from harvest.
What fruits are available via Farmery?
At Farmery we promote local farmers and local produce. No imported fruit is sold via the platform. If a fruit grows in this country and is there is a demand for the same - we have a farmer who can fulfill the requirement. All fruits are available seasonally and are only provided throughout the harvest season. We avoid any non seasonal or cold storage fruit.
What is the process of ordering?
Farmery fruit works on a pre-order basis. Orders are collected for individual fruits for 4 days in a week. The same order is then given to the farmer, based on which he harvest the fruit, sorts it, packs it and dispatches it to our Hub in Gurgaon. The fruit goes through a quality check at our end and is packed in smaller boxes as per your order. The same is delivered to you - the next day after it arrives to us. This ensure that you not only get the freshest fruit but also have more time to store and consume the fruit according to your liking.
What is the most popular item to order?
Our most popular product surely are our fruit baskets. Designed for all kinds of families, you can take the one of your choice. We ensure that we make you taste the maximum variety of seasonal fruits available. Other than this we also have specialized baskets like the Immunity Booster Pack and Everyday fruit pack to meet the different requirements of your household.
Other than the fruit baskets you can also add individual fruit orders. Owing to buying pattern of our patrons, all fruits are available on small pack sizes as well. You can order individual fruits and same will be delivered to you on the expected arrival date mentioned on the website.
What happens if a rotten fruit is delivered to me?
Incase the delivered fruit is not upto your expectations, all you need to do is click a picture of the produce and send a message explaining what is the issue with your order and we will replace your order completely or refund the amount. Be rest assured you will get maximum value for what you pay.
If we are eliminating the middle man - why is the fruit still expensive?
It all depends on what you are comparing the fruit with. Farmery's organically grown fruit is cheaper when compared to other organic stores in the city. Also the fruit is naturally ripened. The biggest factor right now is the big logistics cost that the farmer has to bear to send smaller orders to the city. As the orders grow, the costs will get corrected and we will be able to transfer that benefit to our patrons.
How do you ensure that the fruit is organically grown?
All farmers who sell via Farmery have been visited by our team and properly vetted. Only farmers who can give us a copy of the certification are marked Organic on the platform. Farmers who share lab reports are marked as chemical residue free. The entire certification process is very expensive for small farmers - hence we physically visit the farm, understand their farming methodology and ascertain whether they are organic or not. When you eat the fruit - the taste itself will ensure that the fruit is organically grown and naturally ripenend.
Fruits : I've had cow's milk when I was a child, and it was always yellow in colour. But the milk you supply is white. Is it really cow's milk?
Fruits : Yellow color in milk is mainly due to presence of carotenoid. Some breeds have high amounts of it while others have low amount of carotenoid generation hence the yellow tinge in the milk can vary by breed, the food and other factors. Presence of less yellow tinge is nothing to worry about. It is due to the fresh seasonal diet fed to the cows. After boiling and refrigerating the milk, you can witness that the malai/cream layer on the top is slightly yellow (you can say tinge of yellow),
Fruits : If it's full-fat cow's milk, why isn't there any thick malai on it after it is boiled and cooled?
Fruits : Full fat milk from cow cannot be compared with conventional brands milk, because the latter is mainly buffalo milk. Also, in conventional brands, cream/fat is added as per percentage proportions to make different variants. Conventional full cream brands contain 6% fat. Cow full fat milk cannot be more than 4.5% fat because it is the natural lactating property of the cow that its light in terms of fat, thus easy to digest. That�s why its widely known that cow milk fat is GOOD FAT
Fruits : Can I add/change my milk requirement if I�m travelling or have guests over?
Fruits : Yes, you can do it latest by 8.30 pm a day before you want the quantities to be modified. Best method is to install Farmery Android app from Google Playstore and use the app to make modifications to your milk calendar. Alternatively, just call/ whatsapp at the Farmery Care number, minimum one day in advance if you want more/ less quantity of milk, or want to suspend the deliveries while travelling.
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