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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Cherimoya |
| Scientific name | Annona cherimola |
| Family / Genus | Annonaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3034 |
| PLU — organic | 93034 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1561 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fino de Jete | 40% | The most commercially significant variety in California and Spain. Known for excellent flavor, creamy texture, good size, and a relatively smooth ‘fingerprint’ type skin. High yielding and widely adap |
| Bays | 15% | A popular California-bred variety. Produces medium to large fruit with good flavor and a somewhat lumpy, conical shape. A reliable and consistent producer. |
| White (Blanca) | 12% | Often a general term encompassing several smooth-skinned, high-quality cultivars. Characterized by excellent flavor, creamy white flesh, and a generally conical shape. Represents a significant portion |
| Pierce | 10% | A California variety known for its good flavor, medium to large fruit size, and distinctively lumpy skin. Fruit is typically conical in shape. |
| Booth | 8% | Another California variety, producing medium-sized fruit with good flavor and a lumpy skin texture. Valued for its consistent production. |
| Chaffey | 5% | A California-origin cultivar yielding medium-sized fruit with good flavor and a lumpy skin. A dependable producer in commercial settings. |
| El Bumpo | 3% | Distinctive for its very bumpy, tuberculate skin. Despite its appearance, it offers excellent flavor and a creamy texture. A specialty variety due to its unique look. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 46°F.
- Freezing point: 29.3°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 3 µL/kg·h typical (1–5) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Cherimoya is a climacteric fruit that ripens post-harvest and is highly sensitive to ethylene. Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive produce.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producing and ethylene sensitive. Should be stored separately from ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, but remains a niche specialty fruit with increasing consumer awareness.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.2 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.8 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White (generic CA types) | 40% |
| Bays | 25% |
| Fino de Jete | 20% |
| Deliciosa | 10% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb cartons
- 5 lb cartons
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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