Annona muricata

Annona muricata

Family: Annonaceae

Annona muricata is a species of the genus Annona of the custard apple tree family, Annonaceae, which has edible fruit.The fruit is usually called soursop due to its slightly acidic taste when ripe. The flesh of the fruit consists of an edible, white pulp, some fiber, and a core of indigestible black seeds. The pulp is also used to make fruit nectar, smoothies, fruit juice drinks, as well as candies, sorbets, and ice cream flavorings. Due to the fruit's widespread cultivation, its derivative products are consumed in many countries.