Difference between Mamey and Zapote
Sapodilla is a fairly common type of fruit in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Its name comes from the Nahuatl tzpotl . There are a number of varieties of sapotes, which vary in size, color, and flavor. As for the mamey, this is, in fact, a type of zapotaceous. Therefore, the mamey is one of the many types of sapotes that exist.
Sapodilla |
mamey |
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| Scientific name | It depends, because there are several types of sapotes. | Pouteria sapote |
| Physical description | The black sapote is green on the outside and round. Yellow is yellow inside and out. The white sapote is green on the outside and white on the inside. The sapodilla is round and light brown. | On the outside it has a rough and hard texture, and is sand-colored. It is oval and elongated. It usually measures on average between 15 and 20 cm. |
| Flavor | Virtually all sapotes agree in having a creamy or smooth texture and a sweet flavor. | Its interior texture is creamy. As for its taste, this is sweet. It is often consumed in shakes, smoothies or ice cream because its sweetness can be overwhelming. |
| Distribution | From the southern United States, through Mexico and Central America to Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Peru. | From the south, southeast of Mexico and Central America. |