Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
17.71 g10.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.00 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
12.87 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.57 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg6.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.70 mcg0.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
7.20 mg6.10 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
0.68 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg263.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.27 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
7.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
10.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
17.00 mg26.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.16 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
26.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.09 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.07 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
56.00 mg13.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
24.00 mg-
0
87
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Water Content
79.39 g89.70 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.65 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
75.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal83.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
75.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal56.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal83.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
350.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
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
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Yellow
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
White
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Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Ecuador
Central America, North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.65-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Sunny
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'.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
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, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
UAE
Top Exporter
Spain
India
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Annona cherimola
Winter Squash
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Annonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Annona
Cucurbita
Species
A. cherimola
Pepo
Generic Group
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