The mamey sapote fruit (Pouteria sapota) as a novel cause of IgE-mediated allergic reaction

Abstract

The mamey sapote fruit (Pouteria sapota) is a round to ovoid fruit with a firm, leathery rind with salmon-pink to red flesh and 1 to 4 large spindle shaped seeds (Fig 1). It is commonly found in Central America, where it is generally consumed raw, although it also can be prepared into ice creams or jams. It is usually harvested in the spring through early autumn.1 To our knowledge, it has not previously been reported to cause allergic reactions of any type.