*PRE ORDER* Star Apple

 In season*

Chrysophyllum cainito commonly known as Caimito, Star Apple or Milk fruit is a fruit native to the Greater Antilles and West Indies. The fruit is shaped like a sphere and has smooth glossy skin. Depending on the variety, the color of the skin can be either pale green or purple in color. When ripe, the pulp is sweet and smooth similar to a grape. It is an excellent source of healthy plant compounds and is rich in antioxidants. 

 *** PREORDER *** means you are holding your place in line to receive your desired fruit, no exact shipping time is known. Please be patient as rare fruits can be difficult to track down, but rest assured we are doing our best to fulfill all orders in chronological order! ***

 ********* WE SHIP OUT ORDERS ON MONDAY – WEDNESDAY FOR ORDERS PLACED THE WEEK BEFORE. IF POSSIBLE WE WILL SHIP IT SOONER! *********

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to strict agricultural restrictions and regulations this fruit CANNOT be shipped to the state of CALIFORNIA*

Return/Refund Policy ~ Due to perishability, returns on fresh fruit are NOT accepted. In the unfortunate event that fruit arrives in unacceptable conditions please email [email protected] within 24 hours of receiving fruit with CLEAR photos of the product highlighting the issues. If the box arrives damaged and/or late please submit a shipping claim with Fedex and contact us as well at [email protected].

Ripening Guide: 

Star Apple is picked ripe and is ready to eat upon delivery. To consume, cut the fruit in half (horizontally) where you will find a star shape within the pulp. Scoop out the pulp with a spoon and compost the seeds along with the rind and peel as they are inedible.