Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Winter
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Ecuador
Central America, North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Annonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
A. cherimola
Pepo
Difference Between Cherimoya and Acorn squash
We might think that Cherimoya and Acorn squash are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Acorn squash Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Acorn squash is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Acorn squash with peel is 75.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Acorn squash belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and Acorn squash is Magnoliales and Cucurbitales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.