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Morada

Variety of Soursop · Annona muricata
Acid-leaning type with purple-tinted young shoots – classic for refreshing juice.
Also known as: Purple, Purpurea
Edible value7Medicinal value5Other uses3
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Taste & characteristics

Taste

sourtartjuicyaromatic

Profile

Pollination
dioecious – separate male and female plants
Fruit weight
2000 g

Description

Fruit

Fruit with a tart, refreshing flesh; young leaves and shoots show a purple tint.

Notes

Widely grown Latin-American acid type (Spanish morada = purple), mainly processed into juice and sorbet.

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