Graviola 2pcs

Origin country

Croatia

Origin region

Zagreb County

Quantity available

500 Unit

Courier delivery

Yes

Graviola is the fruit of the evergreen tree *Annona muricata*, native to Mexico, Cuba, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America: Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is also produced in Africa and on some Pacific islands. It belongs to the same family as chirimoya and the Indian banana or pawpaw.

The soursop is adapted to high-humidity areas and relatively warm winters; temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F) will damage the leaves and small branches, and temperatures below 3 °C (37 °F) can be fatal. The fruit becomes dry and no longer ripens.

The flavor is described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple with citrusy sour notes; the contrasting creamy taste resembles coconut or banana. Definitely a perfect flavor.

Cultivation and Use

The plant is cultivated as a commercial fruit, with spiny, green fruits 20–30 cm long, weighing up to 6 kg. Far from its native region, limited production occurs in northern Florida—zone 10—but these are mostly grown for personal use. It is also cultivated in parts of Southeast Asia and abundantly on Mauritius Island. Soursop fruit can be grown in pots, even in temperate climates, if protected from cold.

The fruit consists of an edible part, white fibrous flesh, and inedible black seeds. The only member of the family suitable for processing and storage. The sweet pulp is used as juice, sorbet for ice cream, frappes, and shakes.

Health

Nutritionally, the fruit is rich in carbohydrates, especially fructose, and contains significant amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.