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16. White Sapote 

 Casimiroa edulis 



The fruit of the white sapote may be eaten raw. The me- 

 dium-size tree with pale bark is common, wild and planted, 

 through much of the highlands of Mexico and Central America. 

 It is also cultivated in other tropical regions of the Caribbean. 

 The yellow green fruit, about the size of an orange, has a thin, 

 membranous skin. Its pulp is yellow white, very soft, juicy, 

 and sweet. Many northern people are fond of this fruit. It is 

 also called matasano. 



