Yellow Mansa Plum grown in Jalisco, belonging to the species Spondias purpurea L., selected for its intense tropical flavor, exceptional juiciness and traditional importance within Mexican fruit production. A short-season fruit highly appreciated for its sweet-tart profile and strong connection to regional cuisine.
Organoleptic Properties
Bright yellow to yellow-orange skin at maturity. Light yellow to golden flesh. Soft, highly juicy texture with slight fibrousness near the pit. Fresh fruity aroma with subtle resinous notes. Sweet, tart and tropical flavor with refreshing characteristics. Large oval fibrous pit with a moderate amount of highly juicy flesh.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for fresh consumption, fruit beverages, frozen desserts, preserves, sauces, traditional sweets and preparations with chili, lime or salt. Also suitable for artisanal fermented products, vinegars and seasonal culinary applications.
Format
Bulk (BLK) per Kilogram. Fruit selected for uniformity, commercial maturity and excellent harvest condition.
Storage and Handling
Store between 8 and 12 °C with adequate ventilation. Due to its high juice content and short postharvest life, avoid excessive pressure, impacts and prolonged heat exposure. Fruit continues ripening after harvest.
Freshness Criteria
Firm fruits, smooth glossy skin, uniform yellow color, characteristic fresh aroma and free from fermentation, mechanical damage or dehydration.
Origin
Jalisco, Mexico.
La Ciruela Mansa Amarilla forma parte del grupo de ciruelas mexicanas del género Spondias, un conjunto de frutas originarias de Mesoamérica cultivadas desde tiempos prehispánicos. También conocida regionalmente como jocote amarillo, ciruela de huesito o ciruela mexicana, destaca por su intensa jugosidad, sabor auténtico y fuerte arraigo cultural. Su disponibilidad suele concentrarse entre mayo y junio, convirtiéndola en una de las frutas estacionales más apreciadas de las zonas cálidas de Jalisco y del occidente de México.
