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Ecuador. There are prehistoric vestiges that prove that the Chirimoya already existed in those times. Spanish sailors took it to Africa and from there, they took it to the East. It is a subtropical plant from the Annonaceae family of the Annona genus. It is a very fragile fruit, which has caused limited commercialization worldwide. It is mainly consumed and produced in: Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Spain, USA, South Africa, and Israel. In Spain, Chirimoyas are highly appreciated and are becoming more and more popular.

Properties / Health Benefits of Chirimoyas

Varieties / Seasonality of Chirimoyas

Chirimoya Recipes

Chirimoyas contain 75% water, many carbohydrates (glucose and fructose), fiber, but a considerable number of calories due to the sugar it contains. Chirimoyas contain:

  • Vitamins: A and C.
  • Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron.
  • Others: Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, antioxidants.

Properties and benefits: recommended for:

  • Transmission and generation of nerve impulses, muscular activity.
  • Cholesterol.
  • Intestinal transit problems, constipation (great laxative power).
  • Hypertension.
  • Cardiovascular problems.
  • Celiac disease.
  • Controls blood sugar levels.
  • Anemia.
  • Skin, eyes, teeth, bones, collagen.
  • Facilitates the formation of red and white blood cells.
  • Situations of stress.
  • Decreased immunity.

There are 800 species of chirimoyos and 120 in particular from the Annona genus. There are not many species because it is a very fragile fruit to transport and has little resistance. Chirimoyas have a green skin and a soft and sweet pulp inside, they are delicious. The fruit contains large black seeds that need to be removed. Depending on the variety, it may have more or fewer seeds. Best season: The best time to consume them is winter.

In Spain, the most consumed varieties are:

  • Fino Jete
  • Campas
  • Pacica
  • Bonita

Other varieties of chirimoya:

  • Impresa
  • Mammillata
  • Tuberculata
  • Umbonata

Tips for buying: You can tell when chirimoyas are ripe because the skin goes from dark green to light green and becomes soft. It should not be too soft. If the stem detaches from the fruit, it is a bad sign, it means it is too ripe. Storage: If the fruit is slightly green, it is fine, leave it out of the refrigerator until it ripens.

Chirimoya is an exquisite and delicious fruit, for many it is a delicacy, with a very pleasant sweet taste. It is eaten directly with a spoon, splitting it in half and being careful not to swallow the seeds.

It should never be sweetened with sugar, honey, or cream. Nothing. It is sweet and doesn't need any other ingredient. It has a considerable number of calories, so it is not advisable if you want to lose weight. However, it should be consumed by athletes, children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and the elderly due to its

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