Cherimoya

[viaChgo]

Yes, it was soft but not mushy. Like a nice, ripe avocado. Maybe I just got a bad one. There was some discoloration in the flesh. It should all be a creammy white, no?

[tryska]

yup - creamy white, soft like an avocado. a good idea now that you are somewhat familiar with the scent and flavor is to smell them at the stem end when choosing. the smell should be clean and fruity. any musky or sour notes - don't by it.

[viaChgo]

Thanks Tryska! I definitely haven't given up on the cherimoya yet,

[mudbug]

viaChgo,

As with most fruits and vegetables, there are more than one variety of the same thing. This taken into consideration, it's unfair to eat one in your lifetime and think that they're all that good or bad based of the one.

I wouldn't buy a box out of curiosity unless you have a bunch of friends who are willing to split the cost and try some too.

Are there ethnic groceries in your area? Scout around, they're likely to have some that are better than those at American grocery stores.