Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
  
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
  
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
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., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
300.00 kcal
  
18
Type
Tropical
  
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
  
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Green
  
Inside Color
White
  
White
  
Shape
Conical
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Succulent
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Ecuador
  
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
  
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
  
6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Cold, Warm
  
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'.
  
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Spain
  
New Zealand
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
  
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
China
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
New Zealand
  
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
  
Acca sellowiana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Magnollidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Annona
  
Acca
  
Species
A. cherimola
  
A. sellowiana
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Myrtle
  
Difference Between Cherimoya and Feijoa
We might think that Cherimoya and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Feijoa with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Magnoliales and Myrtales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.