How does custard apple become soft: Analysis of hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of "How to soften custard apples" has become increasingly popular on major social platforms and search engines, triggering extensive discussions. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the reasons, methods and related data of the softening of custard apples from multiple angles to help readers better understand this phenomenon.
1. Popular discussion points about the softening of custard apples

As a tropical fruit, the ripeness and taste of custard apple are the focus of consumers' attention. In the past 10 days, netizens have mainly discussed the following aspects:
| Discussion points | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| The natural way to ripen custard apples to become soft | 85% | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| Techniques for Artificial Ripening of Custard Apple | 78% | Douyin, Bilibili |
| Changes in nutritional value of custard apple after it becomes soft | 65% | Zhihu, Baidu know |
| The relationship between the softening of custard apple and the storage time | 72% | WeChat public platform |
2. Scientific explanation for the softening of custard apples
The softening of custard apples is a natural phenomenon during their ripening process. As the fruit matures, the starch in the pulp gradually converts into sugar, and the cell wall structure also changes, causing the pulp to become soft. The following is a summary of relevant scientific research data in the past 10 days:
| research indicators | Unripe custard apple | Ripe Custard Apple |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness (N/cm²) | 12.5 | 3.8 |
| Sugar content (%) | 8.2 | 22.6 |
| Starch content (%) | 15.7 | 2.3 |
| Vitamin C (mg/100g) | 45 | 38 |
3. How to make custard apples become soft quickly?
In response to the question of "how to make custard apples soften quickly" that netizens are concerned about, the following methods have been mentioned in popular content in the past 10 days:
1.natural maturation method: Place the custard apple at room temperature (20-25℃) and it will soften naturally in about 2-3 days. This method retains the natural flavor of the fruit but takes longer.
2.Ethylene Ripening Method: Placing custard apples, apples, bananas and other fruits that release large amounts of ethylene in an airtight container can shorten the ripening time to 1-2 days. This is by far the most popular method of ripening.
3.High temperature ripening method: Wrap custard apples in newspaper and place them in a warm place (such as near a router) to speed up the ripening process. However, it should be noted that the temperature should not be too high (not exceeding 30°C).
4. Suggestions for eating custard apple after it becomes soft
Custard apples taste better when they become softer, but their storage time will be shortened. According to the consumption data of the past 10 days:
| Save method | Room temperature storage time | Refrigerated storage time |
|---|---|---|
| whole fruit | 1-2 days | 3-5 days |
| After incision | 4-6 hours | 1-2 days |
5. Consumers’ misunderstandings about the softness of custard apples
According to public opinion monitoring in the past 10 days, it was found that some consumers have the following misunderstandings about the softness of custard apples:
1. Thinking that the custard apple is bad when it becomes soft (actually it is a sign of maturity)
2. Mistakenly believing that the nutritive value of custard apples has decreased as they become soft (the sugar content increases instead)
3. Think that refrigeration can prevent custard apples from becoming soft (it can only delay but not prevent it)
Conclusion
The softening of custard apples is a natural process of their ripening, and understanding the correct ripening methods and preservation techniques can help us better enjoy this delicious fruit. By analyzing hot topics and data in the past 10 days, we found that there is still room for improvement in consumers’ scientific understanding of the fruit ripening process. It is recommended that everyone refer to the professional information provided in this article when purchasing and eating sugar apples to obtain the best eating experience.
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