{"product_id":"black-sapote","title":"Black Sapote – 4–5 lb Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack sapote is a tropical persimmon relative often called the \"chocolate pudding fruit.\" Every box is picked from our own trees in Merritt Island, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and sweet, often compared to chocolate pudding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, custard-like dark brown flesh when fully ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida harvest typically runs December–March (FDACS); some trees bear from mid-November into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 4–5 lb box of black sapote, sold by weight. Fruit size varies, so the number of fruit per box varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock and ready to ship now. Price includes USPS Priority shipping (2–3 days) to the lower 48 states except California. We can't ship to Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRipening tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack sapote ships firm and green. Leave it at room temperature until the skin darkens and the fruit feels very soft, like an overripe avocado; that's when the flesh turns to chocolate pudding. Then eat it or refrigerate it for a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merritt Island Mangoes","offers":[{"title":"Small Box (4-5 lb)","offer_id":67929174802707,"sku":"MIM-BLACKSAPOTE-S","price":147.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/9256\/5011\/files\/black-sapote-cut.jpg?v=1793723599","url":"https:\/\/merrittislandmangoes.com\/products\/black-sapote","provider":"Merritt Island Mangoes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}