PREORDER Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote scientifically known as Pouteria Sapota is a fruit native to Mexico and Central America. The large, football shaped fruit has a rough, sand colored peel. The pulp on the fruit can be bright red to a burnt orange in color. The texture is smooth, soft, and creamy. Its flavor is reminiscent of a combination of sweet potato, papaya and pumpkin pie. Every Mamey is hand scratched and checked for maturity and ripeness. We ship multiple mamey varieties, mostly Magana and Key West, depending on the availability.
ORDERS ARE SHIPPED MONDAY-FRIDAY ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SHIP ALL ORDERS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TYPICALLY BETWEEN 2-14 BUSINESS DAYS. PLEASE NOTE: SHIPPING TIME AND COST PERTAINS TO THE TIME THE PACKAGE IS IN TRANSIT, NOT THE TIME IT TAKES FOR THE ORDER TO BE DELIVERED UPON PLACING THE ORDER.
-PLEASE READ FULL REFUND POLICY BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER.
-*PRE ORDER* = FRUIT IS NOT IN SEASON. IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER FOR AN ITEM LISTED AS *PRE ORDER* YOU ARE SECURING YOUR BOX TO BE SHIPPED ONCE THE FRUIT IS BACK IN SEASON OR AVAILABLE.
Ripening Guide:
Mamey is shipped unripe, however may arrive ripe upon delivery. Once ripe, the flesh of the fruit is vibrant organge/red in color. The fruit should have some give and the skin should show wrinkles. Slice the fruit in half and scoop out the sweet pulp with a spoon. The seed(s) and skin of the fruit may be composted as they are inedible.
