atemoya
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The atemoya is a hybrid fruit resulting from a cross between the cherimoya (Annona cherimola) and the sweetsop (Annona squamosa). This tropical fruit has white pulp and a sweet, acidic flavor, similar to the cherimoya. The atemoya tree, which can grow up to 30 feet tall, is cultivated for its edible fruit. The fruit is typically eaten fresh or juiced, but its skin and seeds contain a neurotoxin called annonacin and should not be consumed. The atemoya is noted for its improved shipping qualities and reduced tendency to split compared to its parent, the sweetsop.123
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