Joya de Cerén was thriving agricultural village in the Zapotitan Valley. The site was threatened by an eruption of the Ilopango volcano in 200 AD and buried in 590 AD by the eruption of Loma Caldera. The pristine archaeological conditions of this site has earned it the title of being the “Pompeii” of the New World.
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Annona reticulata - The custard apple tree is native to the Caribbean and Central American regions. The flesh of the custard apple has a creamy white texture and is used as an flavoring ingredient in beverages and ice cream. It belongs to the Annonaceae family and includes soursop, sweetsop, and cherimoya. The custard apple is not as desirable as the other Annonaceae species because of the inconsistency of taste and texture. Having a low seed count is one popular feature of the custard apple; some trees produce seedless fruit.
