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Why is it called Star Apple?

Star Apple - Chrysophyllum cainito

🌟 Why is it called Star Apple?

⭐️ Caimito Tree, or Star Apple - Chrysophyllum cainito - is a rare and exotic gem of tropical fruit world, related to Sapote and Sapodilla.
⭐️ Exotic & Rare: Hard to find, this tree is a favorite in the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
⭐️ Unique Fruit: The fruit has a mild, grape-like flavor and is best enjoyed fresh. When cut, the inside reveals a star-shaped pattern.
⭐️ Attractive & Delicious: A great addition to your garden with both aesthetic and edible benefits!

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Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote

🤌 Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?

🍋 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!

Caimito Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)

⭐️ Why is it called Star Apple?

🍏 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!