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Cherimoya

Annona cherimola Allergen-Free
Cherimoya

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Annonaceae
  • Primary Cuisine South American
  • Seasonality Winter-Spring
  • Source Fruit

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Definition

A tropical fruit with creamy, white, highly fragrant flesh and a sweet, custard-like flavor often described as a blend of pineapple, banana, and strawberry.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Tropical, Slightly Acidic
TextureCreamy, Custard-like, Somewhat fibrous
AromaFruity, Pineapple-like
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 medium fruit (160g)
Calories75 kcal
Total Fat0.7g
Saturated Fat0.2g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1.6g
Total Carbohydrate18g
Dietary Fiber3g
Total Sugars13.5g
Calcium10mg
Iron0.3mg
Potassium270mg

Chef’s Secret

To prevent rapid browning after cutting, toss cherimoya flesh with a little lemon or lime juice.

Substitutions

Best Match

Custard Apple

1:1

Closest flavor and texture match

Soursop

1:1

Similar creamy texture and tropical notes, tangier

Ripe Banana

1:1

For creamy texture in smoothies or desserts, sweeter

Mango

1:1

For a sweet, tropical flavor in some applications

Buying Guide

Choose fruit that yields slightly to gentle pressure and has smooth, blemish-free skin. Avoid overly soft or bruised fruit.

Flavor Pairings

Desserts Smoothies Fruit Salads Sorbets Ice Cream