Sapote, Mamey

Nutrition Information

1 serving = 113 g (1/2 fruit)

• Source of magnesium (14% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• High in Vitamin C (38% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of iron (8% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
• Source of fibres (2.9 g per serving)
• Source of potassium (387mg per serving)

Look For

Ripe fruit has smooth, brown, inedible skin and a raised crown on top of the fruit. Mamey sapote is hard when unripe and becomes softer as it ripens.

To Store

Store at room temperature until they are a little tender to the touch at which point they should be immediately consumed or refrigerated in a plastic bag for a couple of weeks.

To Prepare

Usually eaten raw. Do not forget to first remove its skin and any pits inside.