Guanaba

Guanaba is a misspelling of guanábana, the Spanish word for soursop. Soursop (Annona muricata) is a tropical fruit-bearing tree in the family Annonaceae, known for its distinctive sweet and slightly acidic flavor. The fruit is native to the Caribbean and Central America but is now cultivated in many tropical regions worldwide.

The soursop fruit is typically oval or heart-shaped and can grow quite large, sometimes exceeding 12 inches in length. The exterior is green and covered in soft, spiny protuberances. The interior flesh is white, fibrous, and contains black, inedible seeds.

Soursop is often consumed fresh, juiced, or used as an ingredient in desserts, beverages, and candies. It is also used in traditional medicine in some cultures, although scientific evidence supporting many of these uses is limited. Its flavor is often described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple, with citrus notes.

The name "guanábana" is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, while "soursop" is the more common English term. The misspelling "guanaba" is likely due to phonetic similarity.