Atemoya
Native Range: | Manmade hybrid of the cherimoya and the sugar apple, which are native to Southeast Asia. |
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Season: | Harvested in Florida August through October and November through January. |
Description: | Typical size is 32 ounces. Flesh is creamy white with a pleasant, sweet flavor. |
Handling and Storage: | Allow to ripen to room temperature until fruit is soft. Best eaten fresh or may be refrigerated up to one to three days. |
Uses: | Use fresh and in desserts. |
Nutrition Information: | Very good source of calcium, phosphorus and iron and a good source of vitamin C. |
