As a delicious exotic fruit, the healthy cherimoyas enrich the culinary spectrum with their unique taste and nutritional profile.
Cherimoya: Healthy and delicious
The South American cherimoya fruit not only impresses with its unusual appearance, but also with its health-promoting properties. The juicy white flesh is a source of important nutrients such as vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
The cherimoya is reich an Vitamin Cwhich is important for connective tissue, skin and bones and strengthens the immune system.
B-Vitaminecontained in cherimoya, support the nervous system and contribute to general health.
The minerals toocalcium and phosphorus are found in the fruit and are necessary for building and maintaining bone mass, while magnesium supports muscle function.
The trace elementEisenwhich is also contained in the cherimoya, is responsible for transporting oxygen to the red blood cells and supplying the organs.
With only 65 calories per 100 grams, the cherimoya is one low calorie fruit and is therefore well suited for a healthy diet.
Cherimoyas are not only very healthy, but also deliciousimago images / fStop Images
Information on consumption and utilization of cherimoya
If you want to take advantage of the healthy properties of cherimoya, the following tips will be helpful:
Cherimoyas can be eaten rawby scooping out the flesh from the skin. Be careful not to eat the poisonous seeds.
The cherimoya is excellent for fruity dessertssalads and smoothies, but also as an ingredient in hearty dishes.
The cherimoya is one winter fruit and in Europe usually available from September to February. During this time, it can help to strengthen the immune system in the cold season.
Storage: Cherimoyas should be left to ripen at room temperature until the skin gives way slightly when pressure is applied. They will keep refrigerated for about two weeks.
Before consumption, the Peel of the cherimoya should be washed thoroughly to remove any residue.
