Where can i buy black sapote fruit

(Fruit weight average 1.5lb each)

The Black Sapote, otherwise known as Chocolate Fruit or Chocolate Pudding Fruit, is a unique tropical fruit in the persimmon family native to Mexico, Central America and Columbia. (Sapote refers to any soft edible fruit)

Approach black sapote with an open mind, it is utterly unexpected and delightful, with honey, caramel, date and mineral tones. The names can be misleading. The texture is not like pudding – being neither custardy, nor of a boiled-pudding consistency. As for tasting like chocolate – you’d be very confused if that’s what you’re expecting. 

The fruit is best consumed when the exterior looks like it is completely past its prime, with a somewhat bruised appearance. This unfortunately makes it an unappealing supermarket fruit. The texture of a perfectly ripened sapote is akin to soaked dates or very ripe papaya - creamy and very pleasing.

A more complete description of the Black Sapote experience with recipes can be found here in this Guardian article.

Also, if you want more info on judging ripeness and the eating experience, check out Miami Fruit's review: https://youtu.be/F3whb0puafo

Diospyros nigra, commonly called Black Sapote, or Chocolate Pudding Fruit, is a delicious tropical fruit tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. Black Sapote is often times referred to as a Sapote, however it is actually a species of persimmon. Sapote in this context refers to any soft, edible fruit.

Black Sapote is an incredibly versatile fruit and is eaten in a number of creative ways. The fresh fruit is sliced in half and eaten with a spoon, after removing the seeds, as they are inedible and cannot be eaten. Removing the seeds with a spoon from the ripe, soft fruit is quick and easy, as there are only a few seeds and they are easy to locate.  Chocolate Pudding Fruit is also used to make vegan pancakes, ice Cream, as well as a number of different types of drinks, blends and smoothies.  Black Sapote is a solid stand-alone fruit; however, the options for use are virtually limitless, as the texture and delicious flavor of this rare tropical fruit pairs well with a plethora of culinary creations.

Our Chocolate Pudding Fruit is 100% organically grown right here in Miami, and we pick the fresh fruits from our own trees in late summer. Some of our fruits also come from local niche growers and collectors who embrace the same ethical and sustainable growing practices as we do.

Chocolate Pudding fruits are light green in color, and somewhat round in shape while they are on the tree. Like many other fruits, Black Sapote fruit never ripens while it is on the tree. Once the fruits are at their final stage of development, they are picked and allowed to ripen at room temperature for several days. The fruits are only ripe and ready to eat once they are shriveled and wrinkled in appearance. The fruit will arrive hard, however after a number of days (generally 3-8 days), the fruit will become soft to the touch. Unlike fruits you may be accustomed to, Chocolate Pudding fruit should be extremely soft before you cut into the fruit, as this is the natural composition of the ripe fruit. Don’t worry, it is likely not overripe.

To ensure that your Chocolate Pudding Fruits ripen correctly, keep them at room temperature and do not refrigerate unripe fruit, as this will permanently delay or suspend the natural ripening process.

Ripe fruit should be eaten or stored in a refrigerator for a couple days. Chocolate Pudding Fruit is often times frozen for use in blends and smoothies.

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Why Our Fruits Are the Best:

Our fruits are allowed to grow on the trees further into the growing season to allow proper fruit development for optimal flavor, vitamin and nutrient content.  Our fruits are picked from our own rare tropical fruit trees, from the trees of our local partners, collectors, and sourced internationally from sustainable organic niche farmers.  Follow us on Instagram @Fruitpeople_com

Pre-Orders will ship in the order they are received, as soon as the fruit is in season and ready to be picked.

• Small Box contains approximately 3-5 pounds of fruit 
• Medium Box contains approximately 8-10 pounds of fruit 
• Large Box contains approximately 14-16 pounds of fruit 

Box weight and amounts vary depending on fruit type, volume and density.  All boxes are shipped with sustainably produced biodegradable packing material instead of Styrofoam or bubble wrap.  See our Shipping Guide for more information pertaining to our shipping schedule.

Please be mindful of estimated delivery times for orders, as prolonged package exposure to outdoor weather conditions, such as snow or extreme heat, will affect perishable produce.

All boxes are assembled and shipped starting on Monday of the week following your purchase.  Please allow 1-2 weeks for your order to be shipped for any product which is in season.  Pre-Orders will ship the following season for each respective fruit type, see details below.

Pre-Orders:

When one of our fruits is not currently in season, or has sold out, we highly recommend placing Pre-Orders. Placing a Pre-Order of our rare and premium tropical fruits reserves your Box for the following season. When supply is low and demand is high, Pre-Orders are shipped first. Pre-Orders are shipped in the order in which they are received for each type of fruit. Your Pre-Order is shipped as soon as the fruits are in season and ready to be picked. Some fruits have only one season per year, others have multiple seasons.  Please refer to our Fruit Seasons Guide for more information. You don’t want to miss out on these delicious and sensational fruits!

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