"We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Various types of pineapples and mangoes are commonly incorporated into cherished recipes, from pineapple upside-down pound cake to mango coconut pudding. But there are so many other intriguing tropical fruits around the world that are not as renowned or as globally consumed. Let's take a closer look at soursop, which goes by several different names, such as Brazilian pawpaw, evo, prickly custard apple, sirsak, graviola, corossolier grand, sorsaka, or guanabana."
"This large, spiky fruit was first cultivated in the Caribbean region and in Central and South America. Relatively oval-shaped, it typically has a prickly and bumpy green skin, with yellowish or brownish patches when it reaches full maturity. The pulp is white and pleasantly soft and custardy but filled with large black seeds. As for its flavor, it's been described as both sweet and mildly tangy. More precisely, some say it delivers a distinctive combination of pineapple, strawberry, and citrus, with a refreshing coconut and banana aftertaste."
Soursop originates in the tropical Americas and is now widely planted in Africa, Southeast Asia, and southern Florida up to 3,900 feet elevation. The evergreen tree reaches about 30 feet tall with a canopy up to 15 feet, is frost-sensitive, and prefers warm, humid climates with temperatures above 41°F. The tree requires at least six hours of full sun, well-drained slightly acidic soil, and benefits from light regular pruning. The fruit is large and oval with prickly bumpy green skin that develops yellowish or brownish patches at maturity. The white pulp is soft and custardy with large black seeds and a sweet, mildly tangy flavor combining pineapple, strawberry, citrus, and refreshing coconut notes.
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