Sapote

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Casimiroa edulis: Common names are: White Sapote, Sapote, Zapote blanco,Casimiroa.

This fruit is a native of the highlands of Mexico, but has grown in California since the early 1800s. However,the Sapote is quite rare in the United States.

Sapote has a orange flesh that is unusually soft,juicy,creamy and has a sweet, mild flavor that hints at flavors such as coconut,vanilla, and lemon. They are the size of a grapefruit or orange and are bright green or brown in color.

Planting: The fruit does poorly in areas with high summer heat such as the deserts of the Southwest, and in the high humidity of the tropical lowlands of Hawaii and Florida.

Maturity: Sapotes are generally on the market in fall and winter, but seasonality can vary from year to year. Select hard fruits and store at room temperature. They last only about 3 days.

Areas of Harvest: The white sapote is successful wherever oranges can be grown. In California mature trees are found from Chico, southward. Only a few acres in Florida and California are planted with this fruit.

Nutritional Factors: Cal. 150; Protein 2g; Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 4%;Iron 6%; Protein 2g