Black zapote
Fruit
Refrigerator
The black zapote is bright green, shiny and spherical. It is the fruit of an evergreen tree. The black zapote is related to the better-known persimmon. During the ripening process, the skin turns olive green and then dark green with brown speckles. The flesh is shiny, brown to almost black, soft, juicy and tastes sweet-nutty.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
An unripe black zapote can be stored outside the fridge. A ripe black zapote can be kept in the fridge for several days.
How do you know if the black zapote is ripe? The black zapote will give a little more when you press the fruit lightly.
Storage times
Ripe
Refrigerator: 2-3 days
Cleaning the black zapote
Wash the black zapote before use. Remove the skin and seeds if they are in it.
Information
Cultivation
Tip
Black zapote flavour
Availability
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