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1 Introduction Annona cherimola Mill. (cherimoya) is a subtropical fruit tree that originated from frost-free valleys of the Andes at an altitude between 700 and 2400 m [1]. The species represents one of the most exploited and most important commercially from the Annonaceae species [2]. A. cherimola is utilized in the treatment and management of several diseases such as gastrointestinal disorders and ulcers [3], diabetes [4], nervous disorders [5], and even cancer [6]. The A. cherimola’s fruit...