The term "national soursop"  refers to the National Soursop Producers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NASPPAN) and its efforts to promote soursop cultivation and trade within Nigeria. The association, led by Mr. Sylvester Danjuma, believes soursop has significant forex potential for the country if properly developed.
NASPPAN's Role:
The association aims to develop the soursop value chain, from cultivation to processing and marketing, creating income opportunities and potentially generating foreign exchange.
Economic Potential:
NASPPAN emphasizes soursop's potential to generate income through various avenues, including juice production, processing into tea, and medicinal applications.
Soursop in Nigeria:
Soursop (Annona muricata L.) is a tropical fruit with origins in the Americas, but it is widely cultivated in Nigeria, among other places. It is also known as graviola.
Soursop Benefits:
Soursop is valued for its nutritional content (vitamins, minerals, fiber) and potential medicinal properties. It is also used in various food products, including juices, desserts, and beverages.
Traditional Medicine:
All parts of the soursop tree, including leaves, seeds, and fruit, are utilized in traditional medicine for various ailments.