Sapote / Mamey

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Sapote is a tropical / subtropical fruit native to central America but now is being cultivated in may parts of the world such as Asia and Australia. Sapote is technically classified as a berry.

Sapote has sweet custard like tasting flesh which can range from pink to orange in color (vibrant salmon colored). 

Sapote can be 4 to 10 inches (10 to 25 cm) in length and 3 to 4.5 inch (8 to 12 cm) in width. Average weight of sapote fruit might range from 150 gram to 300 grams (5.2 ounces to 10.5 Ounces).

Nutrition facts of Sapote / Mamey

*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup

*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)

Nutrient	Amount	Unit	DV
Calories	124	KCAL
Fat	0.46	GRAM	1%
Protein	1.45	GRAM	3%
Carbohydrate	32.1	GRAM	12%

Detailed vitamin profile of Sapote / Mamey, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.

Detailed mineral profile of Sapote / Mamey, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.

Check freshness in Sapote / Mamey

• Undamaged skin (avoid fruit with nail marks)
• Select a fruit with smooth, brown dense skin
• Avoid sapote / mamey fruit with blemishes and bruises
• The skin of spaote should have a thick feeling matte skin
• A raised crown on the top of the sapote fruit is a good indicator of freshness
• The fruit should not be squishy and should not have dark brown pits or patches

Availability of Sapote / Mamey

• The Seasons of sapote depend on the geographical location and the variety being cultivated
• Florida – Sapote season ranges from May- July
• India – Tropical climate season ranges from July – November and February – March
• India – Subtropical climate season ranges from October- November and April-May
• Australia – Sapote season ranges from Jan – May

How to store Sapote / Mamey

• Uncut ripe sapote can be stored in fridge for almost 2 to 3 weeks
• A plastic bag or zip lock bag is recommended to store sapote in the fridge
• Ripe sapote can be stored in room temperature for 2-3 days
• Unripe sapote can be stored in room temperature till the fruit ripens and becomes a little soft to the touch
• Cut pieces of sapote can be stored in air tight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator
  
  

Complete nutrition facts of Sapote / Mamey

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