Mamey Sapote
Native Range: | Mexico and Central America |
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Season: | Harvested in Florida May through July, with some available all year. |
Description: | Typical size is 4 to 10 inches, 10 ounces to 8 pounds. Flesh is reddish orange, smooth and sweet with a very distinctive flavor. |
Handling and Storage: | Allow to ripen at room temperature until soft. Best eaten fresh or may be refrigerated for one to three days or freeze pulp for later use. |
Uses: | Use fresh and in fruit salads, desserts, milk shakes, ice cream, chutney and dried. |
Nutrition Information: | Source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamins A and C, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. |
