🟡 Yellow Kaimito

Yellow kaimito is a variety of star apple that has yellow to golden skin instead of the more common purple color.

It comes from the tropical fruit tree Chrysophyllum cainito, which is widely grown in places like the Philippines, the Caribbean, and other tropical regions.

🌳 Main Characteristics

• Skin color: Yellow to golden

• Shape: Round like an apple

• Flesh: White, soft, and jelly-like

• Taste: Sweet, milky, and slightly caramel-like

• Seeds: Usually 5–10 shiny brown seeds

⭐ Why It’s Called Star Apple

When you cut the fruit across, the seeds inside form a star shape, which is why it is commonly called star apple.

🍽️ How People Eat It

Yellow kaimito is usually:

• Eaten fresh by scooping the soft flesh

• Added to fruit salads

• Used in desserts or chilled snacks

Tip: The skin is not usually eaten because it contains sticky latex.

🌱 In the Philippines

In the Philippines, kaimito is a traditional backyard fruit tree. The purple variety is more common, but yellow kaimito is sweeter and less astringent according to many growers.

✅ Fun fact: The leaves of the kaimito tree are shiny green on top and golden underneath, which is why the scientific name Chrysophyllum means “golden leaf.”