Cherimoya, aka "Soursop", is a heart-shaped (nutrient-dense) tropical fruit with flavors reminiscent of papaya, pineapple, mango, coconut, strawberry, or banana. Its sweet, creamy flesh becomes increasingly sweet and soft as it ripens. Yum!
Mark Twain hailed the cherimoya as “deliciousness itself,” and Baron Alexander von Humbolt, a German scientist, and explorer was said to have thought the cherimoya worth a trip across the Atlantic. (Times, 1991) So hellooo, why wouldn't we want to give it a try! See below for more information on this yummy fruit and easy ways you can incorporate it into your diet!
Overview:
Fragrance: Floral Banana, Vanilla
Harvest Season: December - May
Common Culinary Uses: Smoothies, Sorbet, Ice Cream, Pudding, and Raw
Origin: Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia
Current Growing Regions: California, Spain, South America
Price: $7 per pound
Nutrition:
Cherimoyas are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese. A single cherimoya contains more than five grams of protein or about 10% of an average person’s recommended daily value. (USDA, 2019)
Cherimoya (Soursop) Smoothies:
- two ripe cherimoyas, deseeded, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2-cup plain yogurt
- 1-cup fresh orange juice
- two tablespoons honey
- two tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 cups crushed ice
Combine the Cherimoya with yogurt, orange juice, honey, wheat germ, and crushed ice in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth and frothy. Adjust the sweetness with more honey or orange juice and serve.
Enjoy,
Chef Timothy Silva
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Be Well,
The Journey Team
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