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Calamondin Limes
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Salanova® Lettuces
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Pinkglow™ Pineapple
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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.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cherimoya. One
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easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
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La Jolla Open Aire Market
Yasukochi Family Farm
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 12 days ago, 1/09/22 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 26 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Rancho La Paz De Mi Corazon 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 26 days ago, 12/26/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 28 days ago, 12/24/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya from Rancho La Paz De Mi Corazon 
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Fairbanks Ranch, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 760-728-1610 About 33 days ago, 12/19/21 
Little Italy Mercato
Gilbert and Lee Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesFallbrook, CA About 41 days ago, 12/11/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 51 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya from Garcia Organic Farm 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 54 days ago, 11/28/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya from Rancho La Paz De Mi Corazon 
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Near Florida City, Florida, United States19200 SW 344th St Homestead FL 33034 305-246-1592 https://robertishere.com About 61 days ago, 11/21/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-760-908-6251 About 65 days ago, 11/17/21 
North Park Thursday Market
R&L Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesRamona, CA About 71 days ago, 11/11/21 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 258 days ago, 5/08/21 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 287 days ago, 4/09/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 296 days ago, 3/31/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 308 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya from Coleman Farms 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 323 days ago, 3/04/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoyas from Coleman Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 338 days ago, 2/17/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 344 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya from Coleman Family Farms 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 344 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Mud Creek Ranch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 352 days ago, 2/03/21 
Medellin Colombia
Finca La Bonita
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaSanta Elena Medellin Antioquia 574-291-8949 About 354 days ago, 2/01/21 Sharer's comments : Están en temporada de producción 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 356 days ago, 1/30/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious cherimoya 
Rionegro, Antioquia
Rogelio's Farm
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaRionegro Antioquia 320-789-4938 About 359 days ago, 1/27/21 Sharer's comments : Nativa de Colombia 
Rionegro, Antioquia
Rogelio's Farm
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaRionegro Antioquia 320-789-4938 About 359 days ago, 1/27/21 Sharer's comments : Una dulce fruta, familiar de las anonas con un dulce sabor 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Garcia Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 415 days ago, 12/02/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Pauma Valley Citrus
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 440 days ago, 11/07/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 442 days ago, 11/05/20 Sharer's comments : California Cherimoyas are here! 
PCC Community Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 635 days ago, 4/26/20 Sharer's comments : Creamy and sweet, aka as custard apple, these are a fantastic midday treat! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesCarpenteria,CA 1-805-431-7324 About 682 days ago, 3/11/20 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya at the Market now! 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 682 days ago, 3/10/20 
Pecks Farm Market
A Mart
Near Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin, United States694 S Whitney Way Madison WI 53711 608-709-1329 About 692 days ago, 2/29/20 Sharer's comments : Ripe and sweet 
Ocean Supermarket
Ocean Supermarket - Milpitas
Near Milpitas, California, United States2 S Park Victoria Drive Milpitas CA 95035 408-942-3388 About 694 days ago, 2/27/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful. 
Me Kong
Me-Kong Supermarket
Near Milpitas, California, United States777 E Capitol Ave Milpitas CA 95035 408-942-1777 About 694 days ago, 2/27/20 Sharer's comments : Lots of inventory. 
Asian Pacific Market
Asian Pacific Market
Near Marina, California, United States330 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-884-0101 About 695 days ago, 2/26/20 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Near San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout 698 days ago, 2/23/20 
Seafood City Supermarket
Seafood City - Callan Blvd
Near Pacifica, California, United StatesSouth 3573 Callan Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080 650-243-6100 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 700 days ago, 2/21/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Coleman Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesCarpenteria, CA 1-805-431-7324 About 702 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Cherimoya ! 
Arko Foods International
Arko Foods International
Near Glendale, California, United States1425 E Colorado Street Glendale CA 91205 818-242-5921 About 719 days ago, 2/02/20 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 323-928-2829 https://www.sasounproduce.com About 721 days ago, 1/31/20 Sharer's comments : So nice. 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 722 days ago, 1/30/20 |
