Soursop

Fruit

Soursop

Soursop (Annona muricata), also called guanábana or graviola, is a large spiny tropical fruit with soft white pulp that tastes of strawberry, pineapple, and citrus cream. Fibrous strands weave through the flesh around glossy black seeds that must be removed—seeds are not edible. Ripe fruit yields gently and perfumes the room. Caribbean, Latin American, and Southeast Asian kitchens blend the pulp into juices, ice creams, and sweets more often than eating it plain. Strain for smooth drinks; fold chunky pulp into desserts. Handle gently—thin skin bruises and blackens. Refrigerate ripe fruit briefly; freeze pulp for year-round smoothies.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CandiedCannedChilledDicedDriedFermentedFreshFrozenGrilledHalvedJamJuicedPeeledPoachedPreservedPureedQuarteredRoastedSlicedWhole

Provenance

BiodynamicExport CertifiedFair TradeFarm AssuredHeirloomLocally GrownNon-GMOOrganicPesticide FreeRegenerativeSeasonalSingle Origin

Sources

GreenhouseIndoor FarmedOrchardOutdoor FarmedPlantationWild

Traits

AromaticCreamyJuicySweetTartTropical

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 57.5

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.31 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.05 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.11 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 5.26 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 13.5 g
  • Dietary Fibre 2.06 g
  • Total Sugars 9.61 g
  • Complex / starch 1.06 g
  • Protein 0.77 g
  • Water 79.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Fruit energy is mostly natural sugars with fibre and vitamin C varying by species.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Soursop.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

Soursop was used as a fruit food in regional diets long before industrial packing and global year-round supply.

Trade, migration, and selection spread distinctive Soursop types and preparations into new climates and cuisines.

Modern production, storage, and transport made Soursop a regular purchase far from where it is grown or raised.

Cooks now treat Soursop as both staple and specialty, with more attention to provenance, variety, and form.

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