What is Cherimoya?
The inedible peel of this odd fruit is scaly and looks like an artichoke. The custard-like flesh within is creamy and velvety. Remove the dark brown seeds, which are poisonous to humans, before consuming cherimoya. Cherimoya has a flavor that is both robust and sweet. Because of its sweet taste, even Mark Twain praised the fruit, calling it “the most delightful fruit known to man.” Cherimoya is said to taste like a combination of pineapple, strawberry, and banana.
Where they usually found?
It is usually found in tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the world like Central America, the Mediterranean region, South Asia, Southern California.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 75
- Fat: 0.7g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.7g
- Sugars: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.6g
What are its benefits?
- Great to kill lice
- Help to prevent anemia
- Boost up your brain health
- Beneficial for skin
- Fasten your hair growth
- Lessen the risk of cancer
- Have a property of weight loss
- Improve your digestive system
- Beneficial for diabetic patients
- Good for your bones
- Boost up your immune system
How to grow it
- Choose a sunny spot in your garden and place your plants where they will be protected from severe winds.
- Plant your newly transplanted tree in soil that drains well. Back-fill the hole with dirt excavated from the hole, keeping the tree’s soil level even with the surrounding soil. Do not make any changes.
- Deeply water each newly planted tree, and place them 25-30 feet apart.
- During the growing season, water young trees every 15-20 days.
- During the winter dormancy, don’t water for around 4 months.
- Once the fruit is totally ripe, stop watering mature trees.
How To Include It in Your Diet?
- Can be eaten raw
- Add to salad
- Can be used as a juice or drink
- Can be used as a jam or jelly
- Used with the combination of yogurt
