Should Soursop Be Refrigerated?

Fresh soursop fruit is very sensitive and ripens fairly quickly. ... The fruit should be kept at 60 F or 15-16 C until it is soft to the touch, then refrigerated. It can be kept in the refrigerator after ripening for up to 4 days. After that time it will start to go brown or spoil.

How do you store soursop?

Store unripe soursops at room temperature. Once ripe (soft), store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Why is soursop illegal?

When used orally, soursop is classified as likely unsafe, said Kellman, citing two studies. Eating the fruit could lead to movement disorders similar to Parkinson's disease, according to a case-control study in the French West Indies.

Sarah Jenkins

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