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What do Cherimoyas taste like?
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Cherimoyas have an unusual, multi-faceted, almost pre-historic appearance that belies their exquisite and sophisticated flavor. The velvety flesh is a delicious, custardy blend of banana, pineapple and strawberry notes. Mark Twain once characterized the cherimoya as “deliciousness itself!” Always buy Calimoya™ brand cherimoyas to ensure perfect texture and flavor. The heart shaped cherimoya is considered to be a romantic fruit. Great to eat with your boy or girlfriend, just like the Incas did in ancient times. They used it as an aphrodisiac and to improve fertility.
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When Is cherimoya season?
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The Calimoya™ harvest season typically extends from January through June depending on the year.
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How do I know when the fruit is ripe?
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Cherimoyas are like an avocado, in that they are quick to ripen at room temperature and are ready to eat when they are slightly soft to the touch. Check them frequently to avoid over-ripening. A ripe cherimoya that is not eaten immediately is best stored in the refrigerator. Ripe fruits are black-green and give to slight pressure, like an avocado or peach.
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How do I eat a Cherimoya?
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Cherimoyas are ripe to eat when they are slightly soft like a ripe avocado. Slice the fruit in wedges or in halves and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Some cherimoya aficionados add a few drops of lime to the flesh to embellish the sweetness. Do NOT eat the skin or the seeds.
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What are some delicious ways to serve a cherimoya?
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The cherimoya is called the tree of ice cream and the fruits taste like pineapple, mango and strawberry! Cherimoyas are sublime when eaten as is, but they also are superb in a creamy fruit smoothie, or mixed in with ice cream or yogurt. Add Calimoya™ cherimoyas to a fruit salad with the usual apples, berries and bananas for a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Or, serve slices of the fruit with your favorite red or white wine for a unique tasting adventure. See our recipe section for more serving suggestions - click here.
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How do I store them?
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It is best to keep your shipment of cherimoyas at room temperature as they ripen, out of the refrigerator, and away from heat and sharp sunlight.
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Can I refrigerate a cherimoya when ripe?
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Yes. Cherimoyas are delicious chilled or at room temperature. Once ripe cherimoyas can be kept in the refrigerator for two to four days.
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What is the nutritional content of a cherimoya?
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Cherimoyas’ delicious flavor and creamy texture makes them a delightful change from the more common winter fruits. Calimoya™ chemical free cherimoyas are a rich source of Vitamin C, Calcium, and Niacin.
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Nutritional facts based on a single serving size of 100 grams (approximately one half a fruit):
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Serving Size:
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100 g
80
0.5 g
0 mg
18 g
1.5 g
1.4 g
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Calcium:
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Riboflavin:
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21.7 mg
0 mg
1.02 mg
16.8 mg
0.8 mg
30.2 mg
0.12 mg
0.11 mg
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Where did cherimoyas originate?
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The cherimoya is a native of the Andes Mountain range in South America the mountain area between Colombia to Bolivia, at an altitude of 1000 to 2000m. Cherimoya is the tastiest fruit of the Anon varieties. It’s Latin name is Annona cherimolia and it's scientific name is Annonaceae. The Inca word “cherimoya” means, “cold breast" perhaps they were used as pacifiers for the small children. Cherimoyas have been around for hundreds of years. This exotic fruit is now grown in select pockets along the California coast. Few places in the world provide the rare combination of southern exposure, marine moisture, temperate climate and rich hillside soil in which cherimoyas thrive. They are a very care intensive fruit, requiring hand pollinating, careful monitoring, and delicate handling. They don't like sharp fluctuations in temperature, harsh sunlight, or heavy winds.
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When Is The Cherimoya Season?
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In California, the Calimoya™ harvest season extends from approximately mid January until sometime in June. Calimoya™ will ship your fruit anywhere in the United States directly from our packing house via UPS for a guaranteed fresh delivery. Calimoya™ customers enjoy grower-direct prices every day.
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Are there different varieties of cherimoyas?
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There are several varieties grown in California — the Booth, the Dr. White, the Chaffey and the rare pink-fleshed Selma. The Dr. White is primarily available in the winter months and the Booth primarily in the spring. Calimoya™ always ships the best seasonal variety available from the harvest.
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