History
Soursop (Annona muricata) is native to tropical America, specifically Colombia, it spread through the Caribbean in the 17th century from Curacao then called Curasso or Corossol (soursop). It will keep the name corossol in French Antilles. This is one of the first fruits Christopher Columbus introduced in the Old World. It adapts to a hot and humid climate and draining soil.
Varieties
The fruit is quite large, heart-shaped, green-colored, dotted with small conical and soft spikes. The soursop pulp is white, and sweet within black thin seeds. Matured it can measure 15 to 35 cm and a diameter of 10-20 cm and weigh 2.5 kg.
The fruit is quite large, heart-shaped, green and dotted with small conical and soft spikes. The pulp of the soursop is very white and sweet, with inside black and flat seeds. Ripened it may be 15 to 35 cm (6" to 14") for a diameter of 10 to 20 cm (4" to 8") and may weigh up to 3kg (6.6 lbs). There is no season, we can find soursop all year.
Health benefits
It is recommended in cases of sleep disorders, heart disorders, parasitic diseases, and ectoparasites. A 2011 study in vitro and on mice showed significant results in the fight against breast cancer.
Soursop is a diuretic.
If the study is not yet finalized, it would appear that the soursop accelerates Parkinsonian effects in carriers of the disease because of its high concentration of annonacin. It is therefore not recommended for Parkinson's patients.
Uses
Soursop is eaten raw. We can make juice nectar, ice creams, sorbets or jams.
