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Caïmite

Caïmite, or star apple, is a tropical fruit with sweet, creamy pulp, usually scooped from its purple or green skin when ripe.

Caïmite — illustrative ingredient image

About Caïmite

Caïmite, also known as star apple, is a tropical fruit with smooth skin that may be purple or green. The ripe fruit has soft, juicy pulp surrounding seeds, and the flesh can appear pale or purplish depending on the type. Its flavour is sweet and mild, and the texture is often described as creamy or jelly-like.

It is generally eaten ripe, with the flesh scooped from the skin; it may also be used in drinks or desserts. The skin and seeds are not the usual edible portion. Nutrition comparisons should specify the pulp rather than whole-fruit weight and distinguish fresh fruit from juice or sweetened preparations.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

star apple

English

Caïmite (ou pomme étoile ou pomme de lait), chair sans peau, cru, prélevé à la Martinique

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Caïmite nutrition & diet

Caïmite nutritional value

Reference: Caimito

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
49kcal
Protein
1.8g
Carbs
10.8g
Fat
0.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Comparisons should refer to edible pulp, not whole-fruit weight, and distinguish fresh pulp from juice or sweetened products.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, online version 2023 — C8 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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