Soursop facts for kids
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A. muricata
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The Soursop (also known as Zuurzak) is a yummy fruit that grows on a tree. This special tree comes from the warm parts of the Americas. Long ago, you could only find it in the Caribbean islands, parts of Central America, and some areas of South America. Today, soursop trees are grown in many other warm and wet places. These include islands in the Pacific, the state of Florida in the USA, and countries in South-East Asia.
This fruit is quite large and has a spiky green skin. You do not eat the skin. Inside, the soursop is white and juicy. It tastes sweet but also a bit sharp, like a mix of pineapple and strawberry. The fruit has black or brown seeds inside, which you should not eat.
You can eat soursop fruit fresh and raw. People also love to make it into a refreshing juice. This juice is often used to make tasty treats like candy and ice-cream.
Some people use parts of the soursop plant, like the fruit or leaves, for traditional medicine. The fruit has natural sugars and lots of vitamins, which are good for you. However, it's a good idea not to eat too much soursop. Scientists are studying the fruit to understand all its effects on people's health.
Images for kids
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A. muricata flower
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Botanical drawing showing flower, leaves, and fruit
See also
In Spanish: Guanábano para niños
