White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis) is a creamy fruit from the Rutaceae family, which is the family that citrus belongs in!
Mamey Sapote is in the Sapotaceae family and is unrelated. Black sapote is also unrelated and is a species of persimmon. This confusion may be because the word "sapote" comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word tzapotl, which is used to describe all soft, sweet fruit.
The texture is creamy and custard-like. The flavor can have hints of peach, pear, lemon, banana, caramel, melon, mint, and vanilla. It's typically eaten raw, scooped out from the rind with a spoon, and tastes great in drinks as well.
When ripe, it should yield slightly to a squeeze.
Place your order ASAP, as white sapote is available in limited quantities, while supplies last!
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