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Definition: annona from Collins English Dictionary

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1 a tropical shrub or tree, of the family Annonaceae, native to America

CUSTARD APPLE

From Cambridge World History of Food
( see also CHERIMOYA , PAPAW , SWEETSOP , WHITE SAPOTE , WILD CUSTARD APPLE ) The term “custard apple” is a nickname for the cherimoya but also refers to its close relative, the fruit known around the world as custard apple ( Annona reticulata ). Also called “bullock'sheart,” it is a native of the American tropics, grows on a small tree with yellow flowers, is almost round and up to 4 or 5 inches in diameter, and has a tough skin, which protects a creamy white flesh of thick custard-like consistency. Its flavor is not especially appreciated by many (some find it insipidly sweet), but it is nonetheless widely cultivated in the West Indies, tropical Africa, and Southeast Asia. The custard apple, although generally eaten raw, is also used as a flavoring for milk shakes and the like. Common names and synonyms: Anona, bullock'sheart, corazon , nona, pawpaw, sugar apple. …
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The Roman supply of corn, a resource that received administrative priority in all eras of the state. The capacity to feed the population of Rome was a source of constant anxiety to the emperors, who recognized that a famine, even of short duration, could cause severe unrest and military…
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Full text Article Annona

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From Dictionary of Food: International Food and Cooking Terms from A to Z
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Full text Article cherimoya

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cherimoya
A tropical-American fruit belonging to the genus Annona , the cherimoya ( A. cherimola ) is one of several members of the Annona family, including SOURSOP and SWEETSOP . This large tropical fruit (called custard apple in Britain) tastes like a delicate combination of pineapple, papaya, and banana. …
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Full text Article CHERIMOYA (Annona cherimola)

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Full text Article soursop

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soursop
Also called corossol , graviola, guanabana, guanábana , and sirsak , the soursop is native to the tropical regions of the Caribbean and Central and South America. It's also grown in tropical areas in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia, and to a limited extent in southern Florida. Belonging to the…
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Full text Article Anona or Annona

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Full text Article SWEETSOP. (Annona squamosa)

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Full text Article custard apple

From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Custard apple (Annona reticulata). Credit:Walter...
Any of various Annona species of shrubs or small trees of the family Annonaceae, native to the New World tropics and Florida. The family is the largest in the magnolia order and contains approximately 1,100 species of plants in 122 genera. Many species in the family are valuable for their large, …
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