Soursop - A wonder fruit

Abstract

Soursop (Annona muricata L.) which belongs to Annonaceae family is an evergreen tree species known for its anti-cancer properties, due to its annonaceous acetogenins content. It is a native of Central America and bears the largest fruit among Annonas. It is mostly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In regions where sweet fruits are preferred, as in South India and Guam, the soursop has not enjoyed great popularity. Soursop grows on a limited scale in Southern India, in states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. It also thrives wild throughout the Southern Sub-tropical India.