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Mamey Sapote
"Taste the velvet of the tropics"
A tropical fruit known for its rich, velvety pulp and sweet, malty flavor, often considered a delicacy in Latin America.
Also known as
Mamey, Sapote
Botanical name
Pouteria sapota
Product Details
PLU Code
94310
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Mamey › All Sizes
Origin
Native to the Americas, commonly found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Temperature
13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F)
Shelf Life
2-6 weeks
Status
Approved
About Mamey Sapote
The Mamey Sapote is a large, oval-shaped fruit with a brown, rough skin, typically weighing between 3-6 pounds. Its pulp is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Nutrition Information
Mamey Sapote is a nutrient-rich fruit with the following nutrition facts per 100 grams serving:
Energy 109 kcal,
Carbohydrates 28.3 grams, Fiber 4.2 grams,
Fats 0.5 grams,
Protein 1.9 grams,
Vitamin A 0.019 milligrams,
Vitamin C 17 milligrams,
Calcium 3 milligrams,
Copper 0.283 milligrams,
Iron 0.87 milligrams,
Magnesium 24 milligrams,
Manganese 0.18 milligrams,
Phosphorus 25 milligrams,
Potassium 350 milligrams,
Sodium 1 milligram,
Zinc 0.16 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for sapote / mamey sapote (zapote, mamey colorado, chico-mamey; Pouteria sapota) - HB66 heading 'Sapote'. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
13 to 18°C (55 to 64°F)
Humidity
85-90%
Packaging
Breathable materials, such as paper bags or ventilated boxes, to maintain humidity and prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
2-6 weeks
Storage Notes: Chilled fruit develop brown skin spots, poor color and off flavor, and fruit harvested immature fail to soften. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 543-549.
Applies to: sapote / mamey sapote (zapote, mamey colorado, chico-mamey; Pouteria sapota) - HB66 heading 'Sapote'.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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