(Photo of White Sapote courtesy Fruitopia Nursery, Brisbane - fruitopianursery.com.au)
Casimiroa edulis
Grafted ‘Lemon Gold’
From the citrus family; interestingly, unrelated to the Black Sapote.
This fruit changes from green to light yellow when ripe. The fruit contains large seeds when pollinated which is a good thing as they contain toxins which should not be eaten.
Flesh a custard like texture. Flavour from mild to banana-like to peach to pear to vanilla.
Generally eaten fresh, but also used in desserts, smoothies or milkshakes, or infused for a calming tea.
Only eat when perfectly ripe and very soft.
Very high in sugars and low in acids.
Native to Mexico, and Central America south to Costa Rica.
Name linked to Mexico’s war of Independence.
Grafted ‘Lemon Gold’
From the citrus family; interestingly, unrelated to the Black Sapote.
This fruit changes from green to light yellow when ripe. The fruit contains large seeds when pollinated which is a good thing as they contain toxins which should not be eaten.
Flesh a custard like texture. Flavour from mild to banana-like to peach to pear to vanilla.
Generally eaten fresh, but also used in desserts, smoothies or milkshakes, or infused for a calming tea.
Only eat when perfectly ripe and very soft.
Very high in sugars and low in acids.
Native to Mexico, and Central America south to Costa Rica.
Name linked to Mexico’s war of Independence.
August 2022
