Spanish Limes, as they are called in the US, got their name because they resemble small, unripe limes. Typically clustered on a branch and usually sold as such, the thin skin is smooth and leathery. The pulp, gelatinous and glistening is called an “aril” and looks very similar to a lychee. The aril is the colorful, fleshy covering that clings to the seed of the Mamoncillo. The aril can range in color from orange to yellow and its taste can be both sweet and sour. When the fruit is ripe, the pulp is sweetly acidic and has been compared to a cross between a lime and a lychee.
C**O
Pricey but tasty so you almost don’t care
They were delicious and arrived pretty quickly. However I would get two bags of these in Florida for $20 and a lot of more quantity in each. I didn’t get that many in the bag for almost $40. The price is a bit pricey to me but if you don’t care for that I will say they are really good, I did get a few moldy ones but I separated those and rinsed the rest really good before putting them in the fridge.
L**P
Not the best
The quenepas I received were not in the best conditions. They were small, sour and many were spoiled. I commented about the conditions in the shipping condition review and I was send an email that as today still sour in my mouth. I was told that I was hurting small business and that they would give me my money back. The tone of the email is not appreciated and is not how you take care of customer chastising them because they complain about the conditions of the product you send.I do appreciated I was given my money back but the email response was not appreciated.
J**A
Good taste, wasted a pound
The taste of the fruits are good, and majority of it was fine but I still have to throw away a pound of bad ones. Also, I only have a good 2-3 days to eat them.
D**7
Delicious!
The first batch I received were dry and terrible by the time they were delivered. The company reached out to me and replaced the entire order with no fuss or hassle. The fruit was sweet, fresh and juicy. Just like I remembered from childhood.
D**Y
THE FRUIT ARRIVED FRESH - IT WAS SWEET AND JUICY - PRICED IS KIND OF HIGH FOR ...
THE FRUIT ARRIVED FRESH - IT WAS SWEET AND JUICY - PRICED IS KIND OF HIGH FOR 2LBS BUT SINCE I HAVENT HAD THEM IS SUCH A LONG TIME - IT WAS KIND OF WORTH THE EXPENSE
A**R
My Spanish limes arrived in very poor condition. I paid by the pound and received ...
My Spanish limes arrived in very poor condition. I paid by the pound and received a lot of dried leaves and stems with the order. The fruit was old and tasteless. I am a farmer and would not ship such a low quality product, I would cull them and dump them. I will not be purchasing any product from Tropical Importers in the future.
B**R
They're ok
I order these once every summer. This time they were so tiny, and not very juicy like they normally are when I've bought them.
D**G
Made a Hit With 10+ People Today!!!
I was in the mood for some Quenepas but living close to the Border in San Diego they are a rare find. I received it earlier Saturday morning but brought it to the refrigerator and continued with my work. My 1st Quenepa in over 25yrs was a “TWIN GINIP!!!” I hope that it brings Great Luck... I shared with my neighbor from Santo Domingo, coworker from Cuba, Guatemala and Santo Domingo. I was able to share a small amount with coworkers from Mexico and The Philippines. Everyone enjoyed it and it brought back tons of memories(one when my teacher in Kingston Jamaica slipped on the shell...that was one of many memories). Thank you. I understand what it took to get it to the West Coast, hopefully with “Supply and Demand,” the prices will go down.
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