A close relative of sugar apple and custard apple, cherimoya is a tropical fruit. Cherimoya fruit can be oval, globe-shaped, or heart-shaped. Cherimoya has satiny, thin, and light green skin.
The texture of cherimoya flesh is soft, velvety and custard-like and has large black inedible seeds throughout.
Average length of cherimoya fruit can range from 4 – 6 inches (10 – 15 cm). Average diameter of a cherimoya fruit is 4 inches (10 cm). Average weight of cherimoya fruit is 150-500 grams (0.33 – 1.1 pounds or 5.3 – 17.6 ounces).
Scientific name of Cherimoya
Annona Cherimola
Other names of Cherimoya
- Chirimuya
Calories by source in Cherimoya
- Calories by carbohydrate in Cherimoya = 85%
- Calories by fat in Cherimoya = 8%
- Calories by protein in Cherimoya = 7%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Cherimoya
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Cherimoya = 39%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Cherimoya = 49%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Cherimoya = 12%
Nutrition facts of Cherimoya
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.68 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 1.57 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 17.71 | GRAM | 6% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Cherimoya, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Cherimoya, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Cherimoya
- Ripe cherimoya will have little bit of give when pressed gently
- Press the top section of cherimoya (where the stem attaches); that part will also give in when pressed gently
- Bright green in color cherimoya is unripe
- Ripe cherimoya will have dull brownish dark green color with light black spotting on the scaly segments
- One should be able to scoop the flesh out of a ripe cherimoya
Availability of Cherimoya
- The Seasons of cherimoyas depend on the geographical location where it is being cultivated
- USA – Cherimoya season ranges from November – June
- Spain – Cherimoya season ranges from October – December
- Chile – Cherimoya season ranges from June – December
- India – Cherimoya season ranges from September – February
How to store Cherimoya
- Ripe cherimoya can be stored at room temperature for 2 days ( After this it will overripe and become mushy but is still edible)
- Ripe cherimoya can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days
- Avoid direct heat and sunlight while storing cherimoya over the counter
- Storing the whole cherimoya in a freezer is not recommended
- For storing the cherimoya in freezer, scoop the flesh of the fruit and flash freeze it in a container. Frozen cherimoya can be stored in freezer for months
Complete nutrition facts of Cherimoya
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