soursops

Spiny green fruits

Soursops are large, spiny tropical fruits with white, pulpy flesh and a sweet-tart flavor.

The fruit grows on the soursop tree, native to the Americas and Caribbean.

Soursop is used in juices, smoothies, and desserts: The soursop ice cream was incredible.

The fruit has gained attention for unproven claims about cancer-fighting properties.

fruit

guanabana

Spiny tropical fruit

seeded · fleshy · spiny · green · heart-shaped · creamy · white flesh · aromatic · ripe · juicy

medicinal

antioxidant

Oxidation-preventing molecule

antiviral · phytochemicals · flavonoids · alkaloids · therapeutic · traditional remedy · folk medicine · herbal · tea · leaf extract

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

citrusy · creamy · tropical · refreshing · aromatic · fragrant · distinctive · complex · mild · delicate

culinary

batido

Blended fruit beverage

ice cream · sorbet · pudding · candy · jam · syrup · agua fresca · milkshake · cocktail · dessert

tropical

Caribbean

Tropical Atlantic region

Mexican · Indonesian · Vietnamese · rainforest · humid · equatorial · palm · plantation · backyard tree · roadside

Opposites
origin and familiarity

soursopsapples

Round tree fruit

oranges · bananas · grapes · pears

Family

soursop

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G