Soursop, also known as Guanábana in Spanish and Graviola in Portuguese, is a tropical fruit native to the lowlands of Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, but now cultivated in tropical regions worldwide. The scientific name of the soursop tree is Annona muricata, and it belongs to the Annonaceae family. In Hebrew, the fruit is called גואנבאנה (Guanábana). The fruit is oval-shaped, with a rough, greenish spiky skin, and can weigh up to 7 pounds (3.2 kilograms). The flesh inside is white, fibrous, and juicy, with a flavor that is a combination of strawberry, apple, and citrus, hence the name soursop. The fruit is popular in many tropical countries and is used in various culinary applications, such as drinks, sorbets, candies, and salads. Additionally, soursop is known for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antioxidant properties, although more research is needed to confirm these effects.
Tropical fruit tree
Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and is widely propagated. It is in the same genus, Annona, as cherimoya and is in the Annonaceae family.