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Description/Taste
Cherimoyas are egg-shaped, globe-shaped or heart-shaped with an unusual velvety, thin skin that is light green in color. The white pulp offers a mild flavor likened to a blend of banana, vanilla, mango, papaya, pineapple and coconut. The refreshing texture is soft, smooth and melting almost custard-like, hence the name custard apple. The flesh is studded with large, black, inedible seeds. Some varieties, though not all, produce scaly depressions on their skin, where the more depressions that develop will indicate a seedier fruit.
Seasons/Availability
Cherimoya season starts in late fall and runs through winter and spring.
Current Facts
The Cherimoya, pronounced cher-uh-MOY-uh, is a subtropical fruit also known as Custard Apple or Chirimoya. Botanically classified as Annona cherimola, it is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to the mountains of Ecuador and Peru. The name "cherimoya" is derived from the Quechua (Incan) word, "chirimuya", meaning "cold seeds" as the seeds will germinate in altitudes up to six thousand feet. A new hybrid, atemoya, pronounced ah-teh-MOH-ee-yah, is a cross between the Cherimoya and the sugar apple also known as Sweetsop.
Nutritional Value
High in calories, 300 grams of fruit has about 170 calories. High in fiber, it is a good source of vitamin C and calcium, plus contains niacin and phosphorus.
Applications
Ripe Cherimoya have a delicate, sweet flavor and texture that is most apparent when eaten fresh. Cut chunks of Cherimoya and add to salads with kiwi, strawberry, papaya or other tropical fruit. Scoop flesh from skin and blend into smoothies and shakes. Add mashed pulp to yogurt or freeze with coconut milk into semifreddo. Top puff pastry with slices of Cherimoya and fresh berries, and bake into a tart. Harvest fruits when skin turns slightly yellow or pale green, or when skin gives a little to touch. To store, keep at room temperature until ripe. Wrap ripe fruit and refrigerate up to four days.
Geography/History
Cherimoya trees are native to the Andean valleys of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Today they are commercially grown in Australia, South America, Asia, Spain, Italy, and California. They are a rather dense tree that can reach thirty feet or more in height is deciduous from February through April. In Central and South America, the trees grow wild in tropical highlands of the Andes Mountains where they thrive in the mild summer and cool nights. Flowers bloom from late winter to early summer, followed by fruit which ripen from October to May.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
Recipe Ideas
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is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 12 days ago, 2/05/19 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market. 
Ten Katemarkt
Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsAbout 17 days ago, 2/01/19 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Ten Katemarkt. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 29 days ago, 1/19/19 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Sawtelle, California, United States760-728-1610 About 57 days ago, 12/23/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 57 days ago, 12/22/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 64 days ago, 12/15/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
rancho penasquitos farmers market
Bernardino Loera Farm Produce
Near 4S Ranch Pkwy S & Rancho Bernardo Rd, California, United States760-271-5467 About 64 days ago, 12/15/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at rancho penasquitos farmers market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 78 days ago, 12/01/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 99 days ago, 11/10/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States, Oceanside 760-801-6627 About 106 days ago, 11/03/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Marche Raspail Paris
Marche Raspail
Near Paris, Ile-de-France, Franceboulevard raspail 75006 paris About 130 days ago, 10/10/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Marche Raspail Paris . Sprouts Farmers Market Near Huntington Beach, California, United States About 173 days ago, 8/28/18 
Produce Junction
Near Broomall, Pennsylvania, United StatesAbout 179 days ago, 8/23/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Produce Junction. Asian Food Center Near Shoreline, Washington, United States About 293 days ago, 4/30/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Asian Food Center. 
Little Italy Mercato
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States760-741-8471 About 296 days ago, 4/28/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Pedro's Organic Ranch
Near Sawtelle, California, United Stateshttp://pedrosavocadoorganicranch.com About 309 days ago, 4/15/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 331 days ago, 3/24/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesPO Box 631 Carpinteria CA About 351 days ago, 3/03/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Sweet with White flesh with large black seeds. New Grand Mart Near Richmond, Virginia, United States About 358 days ago, 2/24/18 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 361 days ago, 2/22/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. wholefoods @6th&lamar, austin texas Near Austin, Texas, United States About 362 days ago, 2/20/18 
Kobey's Swap Meet Food - Coopers Express Chicken-B
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 364 days ago, 2/18/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Kobey's Swap Meet Food - Coopers Express Chicken-Big Daddies Burgers. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 372 days ago, 2/10/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 378 days ago, 2/04/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Barry Koral - Tropicals
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-455-1261 About 379 days ago, 2/04/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 380 days ago, 2/03/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Poway Farmers Market. In season. Ferry Building Farmer's Market Near Ashland, California, United States About 386 days ago, 1/27/18 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 393 days ago, 1/21/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Ben's Subtropical's
Near Vista, California, United States1-760-751-1605 About 394 days ago, 1/20/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 397 days ago, 1/16/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market. 
Coronado Farmer's Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 397 days ago, 1/16/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Coronado Farmer's Market. 
Coronado Farmer's Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 397 days ago, 1/16/18 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Coronado Farmer's Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Rincon Del Mar Ranch
Near Santa Monica, California, United States805-450-4469 About 425 days ago, 12/20/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Woodmans Grocery Store Eau Claire WI
Near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 446 days ago, 11/29/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Woodmans Grocery Store Eau Claire WI. Santa Barbara Grown 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 446 days ago, 11/29/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 460 days ago, 11/15/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Near Vista, California, United StatesAbout 471 days ago, 11/04/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Vista Farmers Market. Sobeys Scott Street Near Buffalo, New York, United States About 636 days ago, 5/23/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at Sobeys Scott Street. Whole Foods Market Near West Hollywood, California, United States About 665 days ago, 4/24/17 New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 665 days ago, 4/23/17 New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 671 days ago, 4/17/17 
PCC Natural Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St, Seattle 98103 206-632-6811 About 699 days ago, 3/20/17 Spotter's comments : Cherimoya spotted at PCC Natural Markets. Also called 'custard apple' becausebof their smooth, creamy texture. Flavor resembles banana and pineapple, a delightful after dinner treat! |
