Organic
Cherimoya
"Nature's own ice cream, a tropical delight."
Exotic, tropical fruit native to the Andes, Cherimoyas are creamy, sweet fruits with a unique custard-like pulp.
Also known as
Custard Apple, Chirimoya
Botanical name
Annona cherimola
Product Details
PLU Code
94257
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Cherimoya › All Sizes
Origin
Andes Mountains, South America
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Cherimoya
High in vitamins and minerals, rich in antioxidants. Short shelf life, requires careful handling in cold-chain logistics.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Cherimoya are as follows:
Energy 51 kcal per 100g serving,
water content 73.4g per 100g serving,
protein 0.7g per 100g serving,
fats 0.3g per 100g serving,
carbohydrates 24.7g per 100g serving,
dietary fiber 3g per 100g serving,
sugars 12.8g per 100g serving,
sodium 5mg per 100g serving,
potassium 342mg per 100g serving,
vitamin C 7.6mg per 100g serving,
and vitamin B6 0.13mg per 100g serving.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for mature, unripe cherimoya. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable or ventilated packaging to maintain humidity
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Unripe cherimoyas are chilling sensitive, with injured fruit showing skin darkening and failing to soften and develop flavor, and they bruise easily. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 280-281.
Applies to: mature, unripe cherimoya.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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