Rollinia and sugar apple are both tropical fruits that belong to the Annonaceae family. However, there are several differences between them:
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Appearance: Rollinia fruit has a smooth, yellowish skin that is covered with bumps, while sugar apple has a more bumpy and scaly skin, usually green to yellow in color.
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Flavor: Rollinia fruit has a tart, lemon-like flavor, while sugar apple has a sweeter, custard-like flavor.
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Seed disposition: Rollinia fruit has a large central seed surrounded by fleshy edible material, while sugar apple has numerous small seeds surrounded by edible flesh.
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Growth environment: Rollinia is more tolerant of frost and can grow in a wider range of climates, while sugar apple prefers hot and humid conditions.
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Nutritional value: Both fruits are a good source of vitamins and minerals, but sugar apple is higher in calcium, while rollinia is higher in vitamin C.