Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Gastric irritation
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Summer
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
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Green, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellowish Green
Origin
Ecuador
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, 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'.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
Spain
Germany
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
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Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Annonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
A. cherimola
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
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Saxifrage
Difference Between Cherimoya and Gooseberry
We might think that Cherimoya and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Gooseberry with peel is 75.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Magnoliales and Saxifragales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.