Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
-
Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Autumn, 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
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Ecuador
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Can tolerate wide range of climates, 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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
United States of America
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Annonaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
A. cherimola
D. virginiana
Difference Between Cherimoya and American Persimmon
We might think that Cherimoya and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and American Persimmon with peel is 75.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Cherimoya and American Persimmon is Magnoliales and Ericales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.