Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
17.71 g5.88 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.00 g3.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.87 g3.53 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.57 g0.98 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.17
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg0.65 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg0.28 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg0.08 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg22.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg2.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg0.30 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg3.50 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg36.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.20 mg6.90 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.68 g0.18 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg229.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.27 mg0.23 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
7.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
10.00 mg9.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
17.00 mg14.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.16 mg0.16 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
26.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.09 mg0.23 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
56.00 mg63.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
24.00 mg7.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
79.39 g92.30 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.65 g0.66 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
75.00 kcal25.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal25.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
75.00 kcal24.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal212.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal24.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal30.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal-
49
420
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Calories in Pie
350.00 kcal170.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tropical
Fruit vegetable, 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
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
White
Shape
Conical
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Ecuador
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6.5-7.66-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
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 Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Spain
China
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Asteridae
Order
Magnoliales
Solanales
Family
Annonaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Annona
Solanum
Species
A. cherimola
S. melongena
Generic Group
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