Fresh Wild Soursop Fruit, Graviola

Soursop, also known as Graviola, Guanabana, and Guyabano is a delicious fruit in high demand because of the health benefits it's believed to have. Soursop has a green peel and spikes on the outside, and a soft, white pulp on the inside.

The flavour of the soursop fruit has been described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple, with citrus flavour notes contrasting with an underlying creamy texture reminiscent of coconut and banana! We choose to source soursop from the Caribbean islands of St Lucia, Grenada and Jamaica or Vietnam as all these countries produce high quality soursop with a delicious sweeter flavour and a smaller amount of fibre compared to fruits of other origin.

Soursop is a source of fiber that decreases the rate at which sugar is absorbed from foods. This can help to manage blood sugar levels and prevent insulin resistance and diabetes. This fruit is also also contains high amounts of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to combat free radicals and reduce inflammation. It can be used to relieve gastric problems (like ulcers and gastritis) and prevent the development of health conditions like high blood pressure and cataracts. 

Health benefits

Due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic properties, soursop can offer many health benefits, such as: 

1. Relieving anti-inflammatory diseases 

Soursop contains anti-inflammatory properties that prevents the reduction of inflammation-producing cytokines. These are generated by the body in the presence of inflammation. This fruit can therefore be useful for the relieve of symptoms of inflammatory diseases, like arthritis, arthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Preventing diabetes

Soursop contains great amounts of antioxidants that protect the pancreatic cells that are responsible for the producion if insulin. This helps to prevent insulin resistance and diabetes. 

Furthermore, soursop is a great source of fibers, which decrease how quickly sugar is absorbed. This can help to regulate glucose levels in the blood, which can help to control diabetes in people who have already been diagnosed with it. 

3. Maintain eye health

Because it contains lutein, an antioxidant compound that is important for eye health, soursop helps to decrease the development of illnesses like cataracts and macular degeneration. These conditions are associated with aging and cause eye damage, leading to vision loss. 

4. Protecting the stomach

Soursop contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which reduce damage caused by free radicals in the stomach. This promotes a reduction in stomach acid production, making this fruit beneficial for protecting the stomach, improving digestion, and help to manage some diseases, like ulcers and gastritis. 

5. Improving stress and anxiety 

Soursop leaves contain anonaine and  asimilobine, compounds that soothing properties that act on the central nervous system. These compounds interact with serotonin (a neurotransmittor responisble for mood regulation), which can improve mood, stress and anxiety. Read more about other home remedies for gastritis that you can prepare to relieve symptoms. 

6. Regulating blood pressure

Soursop contains potassium, an mineral that is essential for the body’s elimination of sodium through the urine. Potassium is also important for blood pressure management. 

In addition, this fruit also contains antioxidants which promote arterial health and act as a vasodilator. It helps to promote blood circulation, which can also influence blood pressure. 

7. Strengthening the immune system 

Because it is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, like vitamin C and quercetin, soursop helps to manage excess free radicals and strengthen immune system cells. This helps to prevent allergies, colds and flu. 

8. Combating constipation

Soursop helps to combat constipation because it is rich in water and fibers. These components promote natural bowel movements and add bulk to the stool, which facilitate stool elimination. 

9. Maintaining hydration in the body

Soursop pulp contains about 82 g of water, which can significantly hydrate the body. It is often consumed in hot environments or during exercise, which helps to prevent dehydration. 

10. Possibly prevent cancer 

Recent studies show that Soursop is rich in acetogenins, which are a group of metabolic compounds that have a cytotoxic effect that targets cancerous cells. In addition, it was noted in some studies that consuming soursop on a long-term basis can help to prevent and treat many types of cancer, like breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers. 

Nutritional information

The following table outlines the nutritional information in 100 g of soursop: 

To obtain all the benefits that soursop has to offer, it is important to include it in a healthy, balanced diet and to exercise regularly. 

How to consume

Soursop can be consumed as a leaf tea, as outlined above, or in its natural state. This fruit can also be used in other recipes for juices, mousses and ice cream. 

To make soursop juice, place place 1 cup of Soursop pulp (diced and without seeds), 500 mL of water and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar (or sweetener) in a blender. Blend until well-combined, then serve. Or alternatively you can place 1 cup of diced Soursop, 300ml of coconut water and 1 cup of diced Pineapple for a highly nutritious and beautiful tasting juice.  

Soursop must be kept at room temperature or warmer to ripen. Please ensure you read the important storage instructions below

Ordering
Our fresh shipment of soursop arrives in the UK every Tuesday or Wednesday.

We only buy to order. We do not buy excess stock to avoid wastage.

Origin

Grenada, St Lucia, Jamaica or Vietnam.

Wholesale avalaible - 5kg & 10kg

Storage

The fresh soursop fruit must be kept at room temperature or warmer to ripen. Depending on the temperature, it will usually take 1-4 days to become soft all over, at which point it is fully ripe. 

Once fully ripe, the fruit must be refrigerated to stop it spoiling. It will keep in the refrigerator for around 5-7 days. To increase the life of the fruit, separate the edible white flesh from the skin/seeds and refrigerate only the flesh in a sealed plastic container. 

You may also freeze the flesh for future use.

Order weight

We will select fruits as close as possible to the weight you have ordered. We always aim to be accurate to +/-5%.

Shipping

- Orders for fresh Soursop are usually shipped on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Please note: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it does not constitute medical advice. It is not a substitute for medication or other treatments prescribed by a physician or health care provider. We recommend consulting a doctor before starting any new treatment.

Disclaimer 

Soursop should only be consumed by pregnant or breastfeeding women under the guidance of a doctor, as there are not studies available that confirm its safety in these populations. 

This fruit is not recommended for people with Parkinson’s disease or low blood pressure. People who take medications for depression, high blood pressure and diabetes should communicate soursop use to their doctor before taking it, as this fruit can interfere with the effects of these medications.