Taste of Mexico: Mamey

Published November 17, 2024

Mamey, a fruit native to Mexico and Central America and a distant cousin of the chicozapote, has been a part of our history and culture since pre-Columbia times. The Maya and the peoples of central Mexico saw mamey as a symbol of fertility and abundance. Truth be told, our ancestors associated fertility with many elements of nature. One day, in a more R-rated article, I’ll provide a detailed explanation of the symbolism surrounding mamey — but you can probably guess why.

It’s easy to understand why this fruit was regarded as auspicious. The mamey features a vibrant reddish-orange color, contains a large brown seed at its center and is one of the few fruits whose pulp and seed are both usable.

The pulp closely resembles that of papaya or mango, featuring a soft and creamy texture. Its flavor is reminiscent of sweet pumpkin with a hint of vanilla, and tastes almost as if it were blended with peach. If you enjoy sweet flavors, you’ll definitely love it!

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