SOURSOP – 10lbs

Description

The soursop (Annona muricata) is a flowering evergreen tree native to Central America, including Mexico, Cuba, the Caribbean, Brazil, and Colombia.

The fruit features a dark green, prickly exterior and an ovoid shape, growing up to 12 inches long. Its moderately firm texture encases juicy, aromatic, whitish flesh with a tangy-sweet flavor. Many describe the taste as a fusion of strawberries, apple, and citrus, balanced by a creamy banana-like texture and a pineapple-like aroma.

You can enjoy soursop pulp fresh or use it in smoothies, juices, nectars, candies, sorbets, and ice creams.

The fruits are dark green and prickly. They are ovoid and can be up to 12 in long, with a moderately firm texture. Their flesh is juicy, acidic, whitish, and aromatic.

The flavor of the fruit has been described as a blend of strawberries and apple with sour citrus flavor notes, contrasting with an underlying thick creamy texture reminiscent of banana, with an aroma comparable to pineapple. The pulp can eaten as is or used to make fruit nectar, smoothies, fruit juice drinks, as well as candies, sorbets, and ice cream flavorings.

Soursop is a fruit that is high in nutrients and vitamins and is regarded to be a very healthy fruit. Overall, this fruit is low in calories but high in vitamin C, as well as niacin, riboflavin, folate, and iron, which provide energy to help with chronic disease therapy.

Nutritional Powerhouse

Soursop is low in calories but rich in vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, folate, and iron. These nutrients boost energy and may support chronic disease management.

In Vietnamese cuisine, soursop is a popular ingredient due to its sweet-and-sour taste and health benefits.

Soursop Leaves: A Herbal Remedy

Many cultures use soursop leaves as herbal medicine. People boil them to make tea or tenderize meat. Some studies suggest that the leaves may help prevent cancer and reduce inflammation.