Janie and Gary's Belize Adventure: MAMEY SAPOTE (Pouteria sapota) This is the largest (the mother) of all the sapotacea family of fruits, all of which originated in Central America. A mature tree loaded with Mamey Sapotes is a sight to see. The pink/red flesh of this fruit is soft and fibreless like an avocado, earning it the nick- name of the Orange Avocado. . The taste resembles something like sweet potato flavoured with dates. Or an American- style pumpkin pie dessert. In the few places where the fruit can be procured in the United States, the Mamey Sapote milkshake is a rage. It may also be added to green salads like avocado. The nutritional table of the Mamey Sapote is very similar to the table for the Canistel. It too is high in energy, calcium, phosphorous and niacin. It is also much higher in protein than most fruit. It contains an appreciable amount of vitamin C (29 mg per 100 grams). The oil from Mamey Sapote seeds is used among many Central American natives as a hair tonic. Tests have proven that it is effective against dermatitis of the scalp. A decoction of the bitter bark of the tree is administered in Costa Rica for hypertension.MAMEY SAPOTE (Pouteria sapota) This is the largest (the mother) of all the sapotacea family of fruits, all of which originated in Central America. A mature tree loaded with Mamey Sapotes is a sight to see. The pink/red flesh of this fruit is soft and fibreless like an avocado, earning it the nick- name of the Orange Avocado. . The taste resembles something like sweet potato flavoured with dates. Or an American- style pumpkin pie dessert. In the few places where the fruit can be procured in the United States, the Mamey Sapote milkshake is a rage. It may also be added to green salads like avocado. The nutritional table of the Mamey Sapote is very similar to the table for the Canistel. It too is high in energy, calcium, phosphorous and niacin. It is also much higher in protein than most fruit. It contains an appreciable amount of vitamin C (29 mg per 100 grams). The oil from Mamey Sapote seeds is used among many Central American natives as a hair tonic. Tests have proven that it is effective against dermatitis of the scalp. A decoction of the bitter bark of the tree is administered in Costa Rica for hypertension.

Very sad news for our family and village ... last night our friend and sister, Milly, passed into the Summerland having succumbed from breast cancer that went systemic. Just yesterday, her son Stephen, was fishing with us and last night he called her in Belize and talked to her briefly ... at 21, he has been avoiding the fact of her severe status and put off going to see her in Belize ... at least he talked to her that last time. She passed around three AM ... Her mother, Miss Esteline was with her as were other sons. I will miss her wake and funeral by several days as they will wait for relatives from the States to get here. I am now doubly glad I was able to transport her to Belize, thus seeing her and talking with her one last time ... I felt then that she was leaving the Village for good and now it appears I was correct.

Yesterday the two kids, Jason, Nigel, Stephen, Poppy and I went out in the boat fishing ... each of us caught at least one fish ... they were the first fish 'Drea and Gabe ever caught and they were excited ... I caught a "look Down", several yellow snappers and a jack ... below are pictures from the excursion.

Today I had another Momme fruit ... very nice ... below is info on this ... Myrtle is going to attempt a guacamole type dish ...

MAMEY SAPOTE (Pouteria sapota)

This is the largest (the mother) of all the sapotacea family of fruits, all of which originated in Central America. A mature tree loaded with Mamey Sapotes is a sight to see. The pink/red flesh of this fruit is soft and fibreless like an avocado, earning it the nick- name of the Orange Avocado.

The taste resembles something like sweet potato flavoured with dates. Or an American- style pumpkin pie dessert. In the few places where the fruit can be procured in the United States, the Mamey Sapote milkshake is a rage. It may also be added to green salads like avocado.

The nutritional table of the Mamey Sapote is very similar to the table for the Canistel. It too is high in energy, calcium, phosphorous and niacin. It is also much higher in protein than most fruit. It contains an appreciable amount of vitamin C (29 mg per 100 grams).

The oil from Mamey Sapote seeds is used among many Central American natives as a hair tonic. Tests have proven that it is effective against dermatitis of the scalp. A decoction of the bitter bark of the tree is administered in Costa Rica for hypertension.