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General Produce
White Sapotes
Receiving Inspecting:
White sapotes are best when received while still hard and allowed to ripen at room temperature. Sapotes ripen very quickly and are susceptible to bruising; handle with care. A ripe sapote will give to gentle pressure.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less):
Unripe (to ripen)
- 60-65° F/16-18° C; store outside of the cooler
- 85-95% relative humidity
Ripe
- 45-50° F/7-10° C; store in the front of the cooler
- 90-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:
Chill injury displays as brown discoloration of the skin and increased decay. To prevent chill injury, do not store below 45° F/7° C.
Usage Ideas:
- Add peeled, chopped white sapotes to strawberry smoothies.
- Toss peeled, sliced white sapotes with romaine hearts, crumbled bacon, and red radish vinaigrette.
Seasonal Availability:
Major production areas include Australia and the United States.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup sapote (227g) grams
Calories 280
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 15g1%
Total Carbohydrate 73g26%
Dietary Fiber 12g44%
Total Sugars 46g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 1030mg20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.