Mamey Sapote
The mamey’s taste and texture are similar to a papaya crossed with a sweet potato. It’s ripe when the flesh has slight give when you press it, like an overripe avocado.
Seasonal Calendar of Tropical Fruits
Lychee
Lychees have a tough, dry, bumpy skin, but it’s thin and you can cut it with a knife or bite into it with your teeth and peel it off, exposing the pearly white globe inside.
What’s That Fruit ? ? ?
Use this as a guide in any Central American produce market — chances are you’ll find your mystery fruit here, along with its name.