noun
- Plural of canisteL; tropical fruits with yellow or orange flesh, similar to sapodillas, produced by trees native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Usage: Also called egg fruit or yellow sapote; Primarily used in botanical and culinary contexts
Examples
- The farmer harvested several canistels from the orchard.
- Canistels are prized for their creamy, custard-like texture.
- In tropical markets, canistels are often sold alongside other exotic fruits.
- The canistels ripened quickly in the warm climate.