Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, 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
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
274.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
Not Available
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
284.00 kcal
  
25
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
  
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Green, Yellow
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Orange
  
Shape
Conical
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Ecuador
  
Burma, China, India, Japan
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
  
6.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm
  
Can tolerate wide range of climates
  
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'.
  
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Spain
  
China
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Spain
  
Japan
  
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
  
Diospyros kaki
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Magnollidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Ebenaceae
  
Genus
Annona
  
Diospyros
  
Species
A. cherimola
  
D. kaki
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Not Available