Cherimoya: What is the cousin of soursop?
                                
                                
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                                Over 160 species of fruit-bearing plants exist within the Annona family, which is also known as the custard apple family. The most popular of these are soursop and its creamy-fleshed cousin, the cherimoya. These tropical relatives share a botanical lineage but offer distinctly different flavors, textures, and appearances that fruit enthusiasts love to compare.