Pouteria campechiana (Eggfruit, Maya Fruit, Canistel)

Pouteria campechiana, commonly known as Eggfruit, Maya Fruit, or Canistel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this plant is often compared to a cooked egg yolk in both texture and flavor, hence its common name 'Eggfruit'. The tree produces small, yellow-orange fruits that have a sweet and creamy taste.