Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Spring, 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
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Green, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Ecuador
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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'.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
A. cherimola
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Not Available
Soapberry
Difference Between Cherimoya and Lychee
We might think that Cherimoya and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Lychee with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Lychee 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 Lychee is Magnoliales and Sapindales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.