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SOURSOP TREE FRUITING



Soursop tree belongs to the Custard apple family, known as Annonaceae. The fruits are juicy, fleshy, and fibrous, giving the unique taste of Mango and Pineapple. It can be eaten fresh or it can be used to make popular products like Soursop juice, ice creams, custard, etc. The fruits and fruit products are popular with people for their tangy taste and exceptional health benefits. The fruits are believed to be helpful in treating Cancer. Soursop is, therefore, promoted as an Anticancer fruit which is helpful in alternative cancer treatment. 

 

Soursop fruits appear on the tree after 3-5 years of its maturity. Fruits are harvested when they are fully grown. When fruits are allowed to mature on a tree, they become soft on ripening, they fall and crush. 

The fruits are to be eaten within 5-6 days after harvesting to experience their appropriate taste. They soon turn soft and overripe then after. Interestingly, Soursop is not just a delicious fruit, is it well known for its medicinal properties. Soursop is a good source of Antioxidants. Soursop has potential antimicrobial properties.

Due to its high perishability, Soursop fruits are peeled off and its pulp is directly poured into a Bourneel’s Glass Jar in hygienic conditions, where pulp can be stored for up to 6 months. On opening, the pulp is to be utilised within a week. This unique Soursop jar improves the availability of the fruit to the longer period of time. 









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