Mamey Sapote
Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota) (simply "Mamey" to beloved fans) is a "meaty" fruit with a brown skin, orange flesh, and large black pit.
Health benefits of Mamey Sapote
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Mamey Sapote
Mamey is hard when unripe and becomes softer as it ripens. Press it till the skin collapses to know it is ready to eat. Mamey will not taste good unless it is ripe!
Climate and origin
Mamey is a tropical fruit grown mainly in South America, the Bahamas, and Florida.
Taste
Mamey is moderately sweet, yet fragrant, and earthy. It tastes like heaven!
Substitutes with more vitamins
Miscellaneous information
In southern Cuba Mamey Sapote is used to treat headaches and venereal diseases.
Similar tasting produce
Sapodilla, Papaya, Persimmon, Sweet Potato
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 124 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.46g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.17g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 7mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 32.1g | 12% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 19% | ||
| Total Sugars 20.1g | 40% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.5g | 3% | ||
| Vitamin C 23mg | 26% | ||
| Vitamin D --mcg | --% | ||
| Iron 0.78mg | 4% | ||
| Calcium 18mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 454mg | 10% | ||
| Phosphorus 26mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||