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Why is it called Star Apple?
Caimito Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)
⭐️ Why is it called Star Apple?
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- 🍏 Caimito Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) - do not confuse with Start Fruit (Carambola) - is hard to find exotic fruit tree.
- 🍏 It is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia.
- 🍏 The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh.
- 🍏 Inside the fruit looks like a star when cut across!
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Starry fruit and rusty leaves: the tropical tree full of surprises
Chrysophyllum cainito - Caimito, Star Apple
🌟 Starry fruit and rusty leaves: the tropical tree full of surprises
❓ Is it Star Apple, Star Fruit, Cainito or Caimito? Are you lost? Don't be - and here is the truth:
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❓ Is it Star Apple, Star Fruit, Cainito or Caimito? Are you lost? Don't be - and here is the truth:
- ⭐️ Don't confuse Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) with Pouteria caimito (Abiu), or Averrhoa carambola (Star Fruit) - which are all different fruit entirely!
- ⭐️ The Star Apple tree - Chrysophyllum cainito, also known as Caimito, is a tropical treasure admired for both its fruit and foliage. It is related to Sapote and Sapodilla and produces round, glossy fruit that comes in stunning purple and green varieties.
- ⭐️ When sliced open, the juicy flesh reveals a star-shaped pattern - hence the name "Star Apple"!
- ⭐️ The flavor is mildly sweet, often described as a mix of grape, lychee, and apple with a hint of caramel.
- ⭐️ The tree also features lush green leaves with a striking rusty-red underside, making it as beautiful as it is bountiful.
- ⭐️ Caimito thrives in warm climates and is popular in the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
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- ▫️ Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?
- ▫️ Why is it called Star Apple?
- ▫️Star fruit: the Star of the orchard
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Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?
Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote
Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote
Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?
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- 🍋 Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), or Harvest Moon Sapote - is a must-try rare tropical fruit with a striking appearance and incredible flavor.
- 🍋 About the size of a medium apple, Abiu ripens to a bright, sunny yellow that hints at the deliciousness inside. Beneath its somewhat thick, sturdy skin, which contains a bit of sticky latex when cut, lies a jelly-like, ultra-juicy flesh that's sweet, smooth, and completely acid-free.
- 🍋 Its flavor is often compared to the luscious taste of Chrysophyllum cainito (Star Apple that we mentioned earlier), making it a favorite among tropical fruit lovers.
- 🍋 Each fruit typically has one elongated seed nestled within, and Abiu is often grown from seed.
- 🍋 Abiu is very hard to find tropical fruit tree, and you won't find this fruit in supermarkets. So the only way to taste it - to grow your own!
- 🍋 With its vibrant color, unique texture, and tropical sweetness, Abiu is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a touch of the exotic to their rare fruit collection!
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