Cherimoyas (Annona) aka: custard apples, soursops, soursams, are irregular oval shaped fruits with a green outer skin that can be thorny or smooth. Cherimoyas have a white inner flesh with several small seeds in the center.
Health Benefits of Cherimoyas:
- Increased Immune Function
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
Climate and origin: Cherimoyas originated in Central and South America, and have not yet spread to other tropical climates.How to choose Cherimoyas: A cherimoya is ripe when it is slightly soft. Look for cherimoyas with few discolorations, and little smell.
Taste: When ripe, cherimoyas have a very sweet-pungent taste and slimy chewy texture.
Miscellaneous information: The leaves of the cherimoya are used to make Corossol tea.\
