Soursop

Soursop, also known as graviola or guanábana, is a tropical fruit native to Central and South America and the Caribbean. It can grow quite large — sometimes exceeding 30 centimetres in length — with a dark green, spiny skin that gives way to soft, fibrous white flesh studded with large black seeds. The flavour is distinctive and complex: creamy and sweet-tart, often described as a cross between strawberry, pineapple, and coconut.

The flesh is most commonly scooped out and eaten fresh, blended into smoothies and juices, or used in ice creams, sorbets, and desserts. In Latin American and Southeast Asian cuisines, soursop is a beloved ingredient in beverages, sweets, and candied preparations. Its rich, aromatic flesh also works well in mousses and cheesecakes.

Soursop is occasionally available fresh in Australian markets, particularly in areas with large Southeast Asian or Latin American communities. It is more reliably found frozen, as the fresh fruit is highly perishable and bruises easily during transport.