1. Introduction. The cherimoya (Annona cherimola Mill.) is a subtropical fruit of the genus Annona.The most important cherimoya varieties grown in Chile are 'Concha Lisa' and 'Bronceada'. In the cherimoya, as in other Annona species, flavor, defined primarily by aroma, sweetness and sourness, is the most important attribute at the consumer level (Díaz, 1991, Palma et al., 1993 ...