33K views · 193 reactions | Pouteria caimito, the abiu, is a tropical fruit tree originating in the Amazonian region of South America, and this type of fruit can also be found in the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia. It grows to an average of 10 metres high, with ovoid fruits. The inside of the fruit is translucent and white. | Nature View | Facebook

Pouteria caimito, the abiu is a tropical fruit tree originated in the Amazonian region of South America. Its fruits shape varies from round to oval, pointed at the distal end. When ripe, it has smooth bright yellow skin and will have one to four ovate seeds. The inside of the fruit is translucent and white. It has a creamy and jelly-like texture and its taste is similar to the sapodilla — sweet caramel custard. The abiu tree is part of the Sapotaceae family and is very similar in appearance to t