What is a Canistel?
Never heard of a canistel? You’re not alone!
Canistel is also known as eggfruit, cupcake fruit, or zapote amarillo (yellow sapote).
Canistel flesh is sweet, with a texture often compared to that of a hard-boiled egg yolk or custard. It can also be pasty, creamy or a mousse-like texture. It is closely related to the lucuma, mamey sapote, laula and abiu. It is often compared to pumpkin pie or roasted sweet potato.
It contains vitamins A and B, iron, carotene, niacin, fiber and low in calories. The ripe flesh is blended with milk to make a shake or smoothie. It can be pureed and added to custards or used in making ice cream. It is also used in a milkshake known as "eggfruit nog".
Learn more about canistels (eggfruit) and where to buy them
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"I Love Canistel" T-Shirt
"I Love Canistel" T-Shirt
"I Love Canistel" T-Shirt
This t-shirt design is for Canistel or Eggfruit lovers. Excellent present for your family and friends. The design says "I Love Canistel". Cotton and Ployester. Lightweight, Classic fit. Sizes from Small to 3XL.
Canistel Tree
"I Love Canistel" T-Shirt
"I Love Canistel" T-Shirt
A wide variety of canistel and eggfruit trees grafted from a high-quality fruit-producing parent tree, ensuring you receive the best in taste and yield.
Canistel Notebook/Journal
"I Love Canistel" T-Shirt
Canistel Notebook/Journal
Good for sketching, note taking, or planning. 6 x 9 inches. 120 blank college-ruled lined pages with canistel/eggfruit themed borders