Tropical fruit known as mamey sapote, valued for its deep orange flesh, creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor with notes reminiscent of pumpkin, almond and vanilla, widely used in beverages and traditional desserts.
Organoleptic Properties
Rough brown skin, orange to reddish creamy flesh, sweet characteristic aroma and rich flavor with sweet and slightly almond-like notes.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for smoothies, ice cream, frozen desserts, pastry, shakes and fresh consumption.
Format: Bulk (BLK) Kilogram
Bulk presentation (GRL), size #G.
Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature until reaching eating ripeness. Once ripe, it may be refrigerated at 39–46 °F (4–8 °C) to extend shelf life.
Quality & Selection Criteria
Uniform fruits corresponding to size #G, firm skin free from cracks or visible damage, pulp with uniform color and proper maturity stage for consumption or distribution.
Uniform fruits corresponding to size #G, firm skin free from cracks or visible damage, pulp with uniform color and proper maturity stage for consumption or distribution.
Origin
Mexico. Mamey sapote grown in the Yucatán Peninsula is recognized for its high natural sugar content and creamy flesh, characteristics favored by the region’s warm tropical climate.
