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Description/Taste
Soursops grow on evergreen trees that reach up to 9 meters tall with large, glossy, green leaves. The fruit are irregularly shaped ranging from oval to heart or kidney-shaped and are covered in small spiny protrusions. Soursops are considerably large, averaging 10 to 30 centimeters long and weighing up to 15 pounds. As the fruit matures, the dark green, leathery skin becomes a pale green and will yield to slight pressure. The inner pulp is cream-colored and separates easily into fibrous, juicy segments that contain shiny, oval-shaped, inedible black seeds. Soursops have a tropical aroma with a flavor that is reminiscent of pineapple, strawberry, coconut and banana.
Seasons/Availability
Soursops are available year-round, with peak seasons from winter to late fall in various regions of the tropics.
Current Facts
Soursops are a tropical fruit, botanically classified as Annona muricata and are close relatives of the cherimoya, atemoya and custard apple. They are also commonly referred to as Graviola or Guanabana. There are many varieties of Soursop, with 14 different types cataloged on the island of Puerto Rico alone. They are categorized by acidity, shape, and flesh consistency. Natural compounds found within the flesh, bark and leaves of the Soursop have been linked to fighting certain cancers.
Nutritional Value
Soursops are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins B-complex and C, as well as iron. Certain fatty compounds called acetogenins, particularly annonacin, have been studied for their cancer fighting properties.
Applications
Soursops are most often eaten raw, either scooped straight from the skin or perhaps in the form of a puree. The fruit is ideal for processing and preservation and often made into a sweet beverage. The pulp is pushed through a sieve or cheesecloth and the resulting juice is mixed with milk or water and sweetened. The juice can be used to make ice creams, sorbets, mousse, or custards; it also makes a nice cocktail when mixed with alcohol. The pulp can be frozen and eaten or used to create jellies, syrups or nectar.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
All parts of the Soursop fruit and tree have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat ailments such as heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis.
Geography/History
Early evidence traces the Soursop's history to the West Indies as well as the northern portion of South America. Today they can be found growing in tropical climates around the world, notably in Florida, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Mexico, Central America, Peru, Argentina, Australia, parts of China and Africa and many of the South Pacific islands. In 1951 a Professor in Puerto Rico who was encouraging the development of the Soursop told a professor of agriculture in the United States that he wanted to adopt a different name for the fruit in the US. He didn’t think the name was very appealing and was concerned its alias, Guanabana, was too difficult to pronounce. To this day, a better name has not been found.
Recipe Ideas
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Pasar Anyar
Near Bogor, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 194 days ago, 3/16/20 Sharer's comments : sirsak di pasar anyar bogor 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 205 days ago, 3/06/20 
Blok M Square carrefour
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 235 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : sirsak di blok m square 
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 240 days ago, 1/31/20 Sharer's comments : Hidden gem. 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 240 days ago, 1/30/20 
superindo cinere depok
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 332 days ago, 10/31/19 Sharer's comments : sirsak di superindo cinere depok 
LotteMart bintaro tangerang selatan
Near Pondok Pucung, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 358 days ago, 10/04/19 Sharer's comments : sirsak di lottemart bintaro 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 359 days ago, 10/04/19 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 390 days ago, 9/03/19 
pasar anyar bogor
Near Bogor, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 433 days ago, 7/21/19 Sharer's comments : buah sirsak at all indonesia so easy to found this fruit. like at pasar anyar bogor, west java 
Tiong Bahru Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore30 Seng Poh Rd Singapore Singapore 168898 About 439 days ago, 7/15/19 Sharer's comments : Soursop at Tiong Wet market.. 
Whole Foods Woodbury MN
Near Woodbury, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 542 days ago, 4/04/19 
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Near Florida City, Florida, United States19200 SW 344th St , Homestead 33034 305-246-1592 About 616 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Soursop spotted at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm. 
vietnamese fruits garden
Near Homestead, Florida, United StatesAbout 618 days ago, 1/18/19 Sharer's comments : Soursop spotted at vietnamese fruits garden . 
Foodtown
Food Town Grocery
Near Davie, Florida, United States6431 Stirling Rd Davie, Davie 33314 1-954-797-7791 About 619 days ago, 1/17/19 Sharer's comments : Soursop spotted at Foodtown. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Biscayne
Near Hallandale, Florida, United States21105 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, , 33180 305-682-4400 About 620 days ago, 1/16/19 Sharer's comments : Soursop spotted at Whole Foods Market. |
