Reminiscent of a football,
the mamey sapota has a coarse brown skin covering its sweet, golden-tinged
non-acidic innards, and weighs from one to three pounds. Seeded
from large, tall trees common in tropical climates, the three- to
six-inch-long mamey retains an apricot/raspberry fragrance and a
sweet, pumpkin-like taste, complemented with carrot and almond nuances.
To enjoy its sweet flavor,
the skin, seed, seed coverings and rag--the flesh joining to the
skin--must all be removed.