Cherimoya: Dinosaur egg on the outside, creamy flesh on the inside Listen 8 min MORE Native to South America but grown all over the world, Nick Brown of Rincon del Mar Ranch grows six varieties of cherimoya, including a patented variety named after the ranch. Photo by Nick Brown.
Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson catches up with Mercedes Saucedo at the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market. Saucedo is shopping for kiwi, yuzu, and cherimoya for her seasonal ice creams at
Casa Coco. She describes cherimoya as bananas and pineapple floating on Fruity Pebbles. Its smooth texture makes for a creamy sorbet. Nick Brown from