Mamey Pastry Filling
Mamey Pastry Filling is a sweet, aromatic paste made from the fruit of the mamey sapote, a tropical fruit native to Central America and the Caribbean. It typically consists of the fruit's vibrant orange flesh cooked with sugar, butter, and warm spices like cinnamon, creating a rich, custard-like filling for pastries, empanadas, and cakes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This filling is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, and provides a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved staple in Latin American and Caribbean desserts, showcasing a unique fruit that tastes like a sweet blend of sweet potato, pumpkin, and almond. Nutritionally, it's a surprisingly good source of potassium and vitamin C.
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