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Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
17.71 g 18

Fiber
3.00 g 21

Sugar
12.87 g 17

Protein
1.57 g 14

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09 16

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg 39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg 6

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg 5

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg 21

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg 12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg 5

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg 11

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg 44

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg 29

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg 35

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg 38

Choline
7.20 mg 17

Fat
0.68 g 11

Minerals

Potassium
287.00 mg 20

Iron
0.27 mg 38

Sodium
7.00 mg 12

Calcium
10.00 mg 35

Magnesium
17.00 mg 17

Zinc
0.16 mg 17

Phosphorus
26.00 mg 20

Manganese
0.09 mg 37

Copper
0.07 mg 33

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
318.00 mg 1

Omega 6s
56.00 mg 30

Sterol

Phytosterol
24.00 mg 6

Water Content
79.39 g 61

Ash
0.65 g 19

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
75.00 kcal 16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal 15

Calories in Frozen Form
75.00 kcal 15

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal 13

Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal 20

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal 15

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal 19

Calories in Pie
350.00 kcal 11

Characteristics

Type
Tropical

Season
Autumn, Spring, 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

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Green, Yellow

Inside Color
White

Shape
Conical

Texture
Fleshy

Taste
Sweet

Origin
Ecuador

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Sandy loam

Soil pH
6.5-7.6

Climatic Conditions
Warm

Facts

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'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
Spain

Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Annona cherimola

Synonym
Annona cherimola

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Magnollidae

Order
Magnoliales

Family
Annonaceae

Genus
Annona

Species
A. cherimola

Generic Group
-

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Significance of fruits in human diet is well recognized and these natural foods are equally appreciated for their high nutritional value. Talking about Cherimoya Nutrition, it is full of vital nutrients required for our overall fitness and health. What are the general benefits of Cherimoya? Some of the general health benefits of this fruit are: cancer prevention, heart care and regulation of heart rate. Fruits also contribute well as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of this fruit are: promotes longer and healthier hair, treatment of dandruff and treatment of lice. Intolerance to certain fruits or their excess consumption can lead to allergies or side effects. The side effects of this fruit are allergic reaction and possibly unsafe during pregnancy. Therefore, despite the taste and nutritional value of fruits, it is essential to consume them as per our health requirement. Keep reading to learn about Cherimoya fruit which includes its nutrition, taxonomy, benefits and unique facts!

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