Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
All seasons
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
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Ecuador
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm
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'.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
Spain
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Spain
Turkey
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Vitales
Family
Annonaceae
Vitaceae
Species
A. cherimola
Vitis vinifera
Difference Between Cherimoya and Raisin
We might think that Cherimoya and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Raisin with peel is 75.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cherimoya and Raisin 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 Raisin is Magnoliales and Vitales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.