Products

Cherimoya

Also known as: custard fruit or custard apple

Category:

Fruit (Fresh)

Seasonality:

All Origins
Chile
USA

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: High
August: High
September: High
October: High
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: Medium
July: High
August: High
September: High
October: High
November: Medium
December: None

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: Medium
June: None
July: None
August: None
September: None
October: None
November: None
December: Medium

Uses:

This heart-shaped sub-tropical fruit from Melissa’s will leave you pleasantly surprised with its tasteful blend of pineapple, pear, lemon, mango and strawberry flavors. On the outside, the Cherimoya (pronounced Chair-i-moya) has a pale green, shingled skin that must be handled with care to avoid bruising. Inside, the ivory-colored flesh of the Cherimoya is creamy (similar to a ripe peach) and contains several black inedible seeds. Originally grown by Inca farmers in Ecuador and Peru, the Cherimoya is now savored world-wide. Pollination is done by hand to ensure an abundant crop. To enjoy, simply cut into wedges and spoon out flesh, discarding the seeds. It’s easy to create a tropical flair when adding Cherimoya to salads, fruit drinks and desserts.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Melissa’s Cherimoyas are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose fruit that is firm and allow to ripen at room temperature. Handle with care. As the Cherimoya begins to ripen, the skin will begin to turn a darker green, brown or grayish color and will yield to gentle pressure. Another indication of ripeness is when the stem can be easily removed from the fruit. Refrigerate soft fruit and use as soon as possible for best flavor.

This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 213g

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 231
- Calories from Fat: 16

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 7g 29%
- Protein 5g 0%
- Saturated Fat (Not Available) 0%
- Sodium 12mg 1%
- Sugars (Not Available) 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g 18%
- Total Fat 2g 3%