mamey
Caribbean stone fruit
Mamey is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America, with rough brown skin and sweet, creamy orange-red flesh surrounding a large glossy seed.
The flavor suggests sweet potato, pumpkin, and apricot.
Popular in Latin American cuisine for smoothies, ice cream, and desserts: a mamey milkshake.
Also called mamey sapote.
Caribbean island country
- HavanaCuba's largest city
- Puerto RicoAmerican Caribbean territory
- Dominican RepublicCaribbean island nation
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
Central America · Mexico · Antilles · creole · plantain · guava · mango · batido
Puréed fruit beverage
- ice-creamFrozen dairy confection
- sorbetFrozen fruit confection
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
- pureeSmoothly blended food
custard · pudding · jam · milkshake · batido · filling · paste · dessert
Tasting of sugar
- sugaryContaining much sweetener
- creamySmooth and rich
- honeyedSweetened or flattering
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
rich · velvety · sweet potato · maple · vanilla · butterscotch · earthy · nutty
Retains foliage year-round
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- orchardFruit tree plantation
cultivation · shade tree · ornamental · branches · leaves · bark · trunk · sapling
Essential organic nutrients
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- ironElement twenty-six
calcium · magnesium · nutrient-dense · healthful · nourishing · wholesome · heart-healthy · energizing
Warm pale citrus tone
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- apricotFuzzy orange stone fruit
- peachFuzzy stone fruit
cantaloupe · reddish-brown · rough skin · oval · vibrant · flesh-colored
pulp
Soft wet mass
ripe · juicy · edible · aroma · slices · fibrous · produce · harvest · market · refreshing
Cuba
Caribbean island country
- HavanaCuba's largest city
- Puerto RicoAmerican Caribbean territory
- Dominican RepublicCaribbean island nation
Caribbean · Central America · Mexico · Antilles · creole · plantain · guava · mango · batido · mercado
smoothie
Puréed fruit beverage
puree · custard · pudding · jam · milkshake · batido · filling · paste · dessert · dulce
sweet
Tasting of sugar
caramelized · rich · velvety · sweet potato · maple · vanilla · butterscotch · earthy · nutty · aromatic
evergreen
Retains foliage year-round
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- canopyOverhead protective covering
orchard · cultivation · shade tree · ornamental · branches · leaves · bark · trunk · sapling · fruit-bearing
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
iron · calcium · magnesium · nutrient-dense · healthful · nourishing · wholesome · heart-healthy · energizing · superfood
sapodilla
Tropical fruit tree
pinkish-orange
Warm pale citrus tone
peach · cantaloupe · reddish-brown · rough skin · oval · vibrant · flesh-colored