Soursop

History and origin

Soursop, the fruit of the soursop tree (Annona muricata), has been cultivated for centuries in tropical climates. Very popular in cooking, it is used in many preparations, both sweet and savory, particularly in South America, the Caribbean and Asia. Christopher Columbus was among the first to bring this exotic fruit back to Spain after his voyage to the New World, thus marking the beginning of its distribution in Europe. Its unique flavor and popularity in different global cuisines make it a fascinating ingredient, still appreciated for its multiple uses

Variety and cultivation

The soursop tree, a tropical tree, produces large fruits with soft spiny skin, which can be handled by hand. Its white, juicy and fragrant flesh contains black seeds. It thrives in warm, humid climates with rich soil. Fruiting can be annual, with peak production in summer and early autumn.

Did you know?

An island in the world is named after this fruit. And nothing to do with the island of Curaçao from which the name of the fruit is taken. Because Corossol Island is located in Quebec! It owes its name to a French ship, the Corossol, which was wrecked there in November 1683.