Egg Fruit (Pautaria campechiana)

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The egg fruit is also so known as Canistel and Yellow Sapote

The pulp of the yellow- skinned egg has the consistency of a hard boiled egg yolk, but with a sweet taste. The egg fruit is a good source of carotene, protein and vitamin C.

The shiny brown seed is used in Caribbean crafts