Have you ever wondered: “What does soursop taste like?”. Though soursop is not a common fruit that appears everywhere, you can still see it in some desserts and drinks. But, is it really delicious that so many people fall in love with it?

You’ll find the answer right in this article. Not only that, but I’ve also included other crucial information about soursop as well. For example, there are some vital tricks so that you can always pick the best soursop.

So, if you are interested in gaining this knowledge, don’t hesitate any longer!

Green Soursop — Soursop flavor is out of this world!

Have You Wondered How Soursop Tastes?

For this big question, many people have wrecked their heads for years. But here is a short answer for you.

Flavor: Sweet and sour at the same time
Texture and aroma: Creamy yet fibrous texture and strong floral fragrance

With this, you can briefly grab hold of soursop flavor. But, the detailed truth is still waiting for you right below!

Short Overview About Soursop

Soursop, also known as graviola, may look intimidating to some people because of rough skin with spikes on the surface. However, if you slice it open, you’ll be overwhelmed with its beautiful white flesh inside, totally different from the green exterior.

Soursops’ appearance varies from heart-shaped to oval like mangoes. But no matter what shape, they all change color to yellow when ripe. Also, those thorns will also soften, so you don’t have to worry about being pricked by them.

Though no one knows for sure where exactly soursop comes from, you can find this fruit in tropical regions in America and the Caribbean. It’s also famous in various Asian countries like Indonesia, Cambodia, or the Philippines.

Its season often comes between May and July, but you can find soursop at any time of the year.

Soursop Fruit — Soursop is a familiar face in tropical areas.

However, aside from those tropical areas, you will hardly find soursop growing elsewhere as it can’t handle low temperatures. If the temperature drops below 41°F, its leaves and small branches will get injured. The fruits also turn dry as well.

Besides eating, people also use soursop for various purposes. For example, many take the soursop leaves and make them into brewed tea. In Brazil, those leaves are believed to even cure cancer. ⁽¹⁾

You’ll be surprised by all these facts about soursop! Watch this video to know more:

Watch this video: Soursop Fruit | Fruity Fruit Taste Test

It’s Time To Reveal Soursop Flavor!

As you can see, soursop is well-loved all around the world despite its unattractive appearance. So, let’s find out whether soursop is so yummy that people can ignore its look.

You’ll Fall In Love With Soursop Taste Right At The First Bite

There are thousands of explanations on the internet about soursop flavor; each one is a bit different from the others. Why is that? That’s because soursop taste changes based on its ripeness level. It can be tangy at one time and sweet at another.

But overall, eating soursop is like eating various fruits at once. It has the sweetness of mangoes or bananas, accompanied by the signature tartness from lemons, pineapples, and berries. One bite, and these flavors will burst right in your mouth.

Soursop is delicious on its own already. Take one spoon to enjoy this toothsome flesh. Just be careful with the seeds inside. But if you don’t like raw soursop, you can freely make it into numerous dishes like smoothies, ice creams, syrups, etc.

Guanabana Sorbet — Eating soursop is like enjoying various fruits at once.

Bonus Information: How About Soursop Leaves?

As I’ve written above, soursop leaves can be brewed into tea. So how do they taste?

Soursop leaf tea is a bit robust like green tea, with a hint of sweetness. So, most of the time, you’ll need to add other sweeteners to it, like sugar or honey. But if you favor strong-flavored tea, you can drink it as it is.

Another way to enjoy soursop leaf tea is using ginger, cinnamon, or nutmeg for a warmer feeling, 100% recommended for a winter beverage.

Don’t Forget About Soursop Texture And Aroma!

Do you know that sometimes people compare soursop with custard apples? That’s because of its creamy, custard-like texture. You can even use your hand to scoop out the flesh easily.

However, soursop is not as soft as guava or mashed banana. It’s still full of fibers, making this fruit so juicy and exciting to eat.

Also, even before you get to taste soursop, prepare to be blown away with its fragrance. Right after you slice it open, you’ll experience a strong sweet, floral scent that you can’t mistake for other fruits.

Soursop Graviola — Soursop can capture your heart with its texture and fragrance alone.

The Best-Tasting Soursop Will Be Yours With These Tips

Just like other foods, soursop flavor depends on its quality. If you pick the premium ones, it can surely take you to heaven with its taste. But the crucial question is how. Well, that’s exactly the reason I wrote this part. Let’s take a look at those criteria.

Where To Buy

Soursop is a tropical fruit. So, if your place is in tropical climates, then lucky for you, finding a soursop is not so difficult.

However, for people who don’t stay in these regions, it may take some effort to find a decent soursop. Stay away from commercial supermarkets, you have better chances with international markets. Remember to search for it in the tropical fruits section.

Other places like Asian grocery stores or vendors in China can also sell soursop.

Appearance

As soursops change their color when they ripen, you should leave green soursops aside. Pick ones with a yellow tinge, those are already matured. One small note: You can touch the spines as well. If the soursop is still green, it’ll be hard and can prick your finger.

Also, the ripe skin will have a little give when softly you press it.

Fruit Soursop Lots — You should choose soursops that are a bit yellow.

Storage

When you have earned premium soursop, you wouldn’t want to waste it with improper storage. The best way to maintain soursop’s quality is to store it in an airtight container and place it in your fridge. Normally, a mature soursop will last 4 days if refrigerated.

Two Best Ways To Enjoy Your Soursop

Now, you’ve had one of the best soursops in your hand. So, what should you do with it? Those who are unfamiliar with this fruit may have some trouble getting the best of its taste. But don’t worry, I have these suggestions for you already.

Eat It Raw

Yes, why not? Eating soursop right away is one of the best ways to enjoy its full flavor. You’ll get a mouthful of its unique sweetness.

Remember, don’t try to cut soursop flesh. Since it’s pretty stringy and fibrous, you can’t cut it even if you want. And make sure you pick out all the seeds as they taste so bitter and contain a bit of toxin as well.

Here are some tips for you to enjoy soursop to the fullest.

Watch this video: SourSop Fruit - How to Eat Soursop

Use It For Other Recipes

Not everyone loves the flavor of raw soursop. Some feel it is oversweet, whereas others think it too sour for their likings. If you are one of those people, don’t miss out on this part.

Since soursop’s texture is somewhat stringy, it doesn’t click well with salads. Soursop also goes better with desserts and beverages than savory recipes due to its creamy and sweet flavor. You’ll get to enjoy soursop’s enticing aroma and unique tropical taste.

To extract juice from the soursop, put its flesh on a cheesecloth and press down until the juice oozes out.

Soursop Guyabano — Whether raw or processed, soursop is still delicious.

You’ll Love These Soursop Recipes Right At First Sight

Even when you know how people often cook soursop, this knowledge will go to waste if you don’t really make some dishes yourself. So, take out your cooking tools and prepare for these flavorful recipes below!

Soursop Smoothie

That’s right! On a hot day, nothing is better than a glass of soursop smoothie. Whether it’s just soursop with condensed milk and ice or other fruits included like coconut, this drink can relieve your thirst immediately.

Soursop Juice

Unlike soursop smoothies, which are only suitable for summer, you can enjoy this soursop juice at any time of the year. Nutmeg or almond milk are two of the most common components to enhance this juice’s flavor.

Make this soursop juice to relieve your throat!

Watch this video: Jamaica Soursop Juice

Soursop Ice Cream

If you don’t like soursop’s stringy texture, let’s make it into ice cream! Making soursop ice cream is simple and ten times tastier than those commercially-made that are full of artificial flavor. You can add some lime for a more refreshing feeling.

You don’t even need an ice cream maker to make this soursop ice cream!

Watch this video: Soursop Ice cream Without Ice Cream Maker

Soursop Sorbet

Isn’t sorbet similar to ice cream? Well, sorbet is actually a different dessert. The most significant gap between sorbet and ice cream is that sorbet doesn’t contain any dairy ingredients. So, sorbet is an ideal frozen dessert for people allergic to milk.

Soursop Vs. Jackfruit: Which Is The Winner?

I’ve seen many people mistaking these two fruits for each other. It’s hard to blame them since soursop and jackfruit look really alike in terms of appearance: Both have a green skin with spikes on the surface.

However, can you truly use them interchangeably? Let’s look at their differences before reaching the answer.

Flavor

Of course, when differentiating these two fruits, you need to look at their flavors first. Based on this article, you already know that soursop tastes both sweet and sour.

And though jackfruit’s flavor is also a combination of various tropical fruits, it’s more on the sweet side. It’s nearly impossible to find a tangy jackfruit. When unripe, this fruit tastes pretty mild.

Fresh Jackfruit — Once you tried jackfruit, you’ll realize how different it is from soursop.

Flesh Color

If you aren’t confident about your palate, you can just look at their flesh. Soursop’s flesh has a creamy white, whereas jackfruit is bright yellow when it’s ripe.

Smell

Here is another factor that sets soursop and jackfruit apart. Many people love soursop for its floral aroma. Then, the number of people avoiding jackfruit because of its smell is almost the same. Since jackfruit contains lots of sulfur, its scent is somewhat unappetizing.

Nutrients

For those who care about their health, this part is really vital. While soursop and jackfruit share the same amount of minerals, jackfruit is richer in vitamins than soursop, especially vitamin A, E, B1, and B6.

But vitamin C content is higher in soursop. Also, soursop doesn’t contain as many calories, fats, and carbs as jackfruit. So, you should look at your dietary requirements before choosing one of these two. ⁽²⁾

For a quick review, you can use this chart below:

Aspects	Soursop	Jackfruit
Flavor	Sweet and sour	Sweet
Flesh color	White	Yellow
Smell	Strong floral scent	A bit unpleasant scent
Nutrients	More vitamin C Less calories, fats, and carbs	More vitamin A, E, B1, and B6

Bonus Information: How About Other Fruits?

Aside from jackfruit, soursop also gets compared with several different fruits like: durian, sweetsop, etc. In order not to take too much time, I’ll make an overall comparison right here for you.

Durian: Durian is more like jackfruit than soursop since it also has yellow flesh and an off-putting smell. However, its texture is somewhat as creamy as soursop.
Sweetsop: While its texture and flavor is almost the same as soursop, sweetsop’s appearance is utterly different. This fruit is smaller than soursop and doesn’t have any spikes on its skin.

Knowing their differences makes it easier for you to choose the suitable soursop substitutes when needed.

Fantastic Health Benefits From Soursop

Let me tell you something: Not only is soursop delicious, but it is also packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Other nutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin B1,… appear in soursop as well. That’s why eating soursop can provide these health benefits below:

Boost digestive health
Prevent cancer, especially breast cancer
Lower blood pressure
Get rid of various kinds of bacteria ⁽³⁾

FAQs

Don’t leave this article yet! There is still so much to know about soursop and its taste. With these commonly asked questions, I’ll reveal other information regarding this topic.

Is soursop skin edible?

No, it isn’t. Soursop skin is too tough to eat. Not to mention, all the spikes on the surface can hurt your mouth.

Is soursop bitter?

Most of the time, soursop will taste both tangy and sweet. However, if your soursop is somewhat bitter, this could mean it’s unripe and of low quality.

Should I eat soursop everyday?

Absolutely not. According to doctors, you should only consume at most ½ cup of soursop for a week, whether it’s eating pulps or drinking juice.

What happens if I eat too much soursop?

If you repeatedly eat soursop for a long time, it can harm your kidney or liver. That’s why people with kidney/liver issues should avoid soursop.

Can I pick soursop before it ripens?

Yes, you can. Soursop can still keep maturing for four or five days after harvest.

At what time should I drink soursop tea?

That depends on how much you drink it per day. If you consume only one cup per day, morning would be the most suitable time. In contrast, from two cups of tea, you’d better divide it throughout the day.

Why does my soursop turn black?

That’s because it’s affected by fungus. Once it happens, your soursop will either stop developing (if unripe) or start turning rotten (if matured).

Can I reuse my soursop leaves?

Absolutely yes, especially if your area doesn’t have many soursops or their leaves. But limit it to three or four times at most. And you’d better resteep those leaves 6-8 minutes after brewing the first time for the best result.

Are You Ready To Experience Soursop?

With all this information, I’m sure you want to try soursop right now. However, make sure you wait until your soursop turns 100% ripe before eating. This way, your fruit’ll taste tastier and it doesn’t release any harmful chemicals as well.

So, what do you think about this article? If you like it, feel free to share it with your relatives. And please write down all your ideas or issues about soursop in the comment section below.

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