iHeartFruitBox

We know that some of you might be unfamiliar with some of the Fruits available on our website. We also come across small batches of  harder to source fruits that we could not sustainably list as standalone products. This is where the iHeartFruitBox Tropical Variety Box comes in handy. This box will include a robust, mixed variety of tropical fruits that are in season. The contents will be an array of fruits to sample and enjoy so that you can become familiar with the taste of the tropics.

We pack as much fruit in the box as possible. 

***The fruits pictured are meant to give a general idea of the variety and quantity of what's inside an iHeartFruitBox Tropical Variety Box. Always keep in mind that the fruit contents will vary depending on the seasons***

**Please Note**

Due to agricultural limitations in California, orders to California will have a limited variety but still maintain the weight below. We will do our best to provide as much variety as possible with the fruits in season at that time. 

• Being that fruit comes in all different sizes and weight, we aim to pack our boxes to maximum capacity
• When you place an order please be aware of delivery times to receive your box, as fruit will ripen quickly in the outdoor heat. 
• WE PACK ORDERS FOR SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE DATE .  ORDERS DO NOT SHIP UPON PURCHASE.

Soursop, also also known as Annona muricata is native to tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean. Our soursop is organically grown and cultivated from the Caribbean Island of Grenada. This is one of the most popular "super-fruits."

Despite Soursop's popularity, it isn't very easy to find fresh, high quality, organically grown Soursop (Guanabana) in the U.S. especially if you live in colder regions. iHeartFruitBox has extensive relationships with Soursop Farmers in the Caribbean, ensuring a reliable, consistent, high quality source of this beautiful fruit.

The fragrance and flavor of a soursop is tropical and floral. Despite its name it tends to be more  sweet than sour. Its flavor is very hard to pinpoint, but many compare the flavor to a combination of pineapple, banana and papaya. The texture is fibrous, pulpy and juicy. 

Soursop, highly revered for its anti-carcinogenic properties. It is a powerful antioxidant as well. The vits in this fruit may stimulate the production of white blood cells, while the concentration of antioxidants may help neutralize free radicals. Soursop is available year round. 

• Being that fruit comes in all different sizes and weight, we aim to pack our boxes to maximum capacity
• When you place an order please be aware of delivery times to receive your box, as fruit will ripen quickly in the outdoor heat. 
• WE PACK ORDERS FOR SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE DATE. ORDERS DO NOT SHIP UPON PURCHASE. 

Soursop Pro Tips

Our soursop will come on the cusp of being unripe and ripe but may arrive fully unripe or fully ripe. It is ripe when it is soft to the touch (for us, the softer the better) and an imprint is left when pressure is applied to it with your finger. The color of the skin may darken slightly, and there may be "scars" but these factors DO NOT correlate to the quality of the fruit inside the skin. There are many ways to consume soursop. The most common way is to break it open with the hands and consume the white flesh. It is not recommended to consume the seeds.

Fun Fact: Black Sapote is a fruit that tastes and feels like chocolate pudding & has About 4X The Amount Of Vitamin C Than An Orange.

Black Sapote, scientifically known as Diospyros nigra is a member of the Persimmon family and is not related to Mamey Sapote or White Sapote. Black Sapote is also popularly known as Chocolate Pudding Fruit due to the flavor and texture being similar to dark chocolate pudding. This tropical tree is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and into Colombia. We harvest this fruit locally, from Organic Farmers in South Florida. 

Until it's ready to eat the white pulp of the unripe fruit is astringent, caustic, bitter, irritating and not nice to eat. As the skin of the Black Sapote changes to a very deep green/brown when ripe and the white flesh takes on the flavor, texture and color of chocolate pudding. The dark brown seeds are not edible. For Additional Information Visit Our Ripening Guide

Black sapote is usually available naturally during the winter months. Refer to our SEASONAL GUIDE

Please Note:

Pre order means the fruit is out of season, but once back in season your orders will be shipped out immediately **Please be advised that the wait time can be from a few weeks to a few months**

• Being that fruit comes in all different sizes and weight, we aim to pack our boxes to maximum capacity
• When you place an order please be aware of delivery times to receive your box, as fruit will ripen quickly in the outdoor heat. 
• WE PACK ORDERS FOR SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE DATE .  ORDERS DO NOT SHIP UPON PURCHASE. 

Refer To Our Shipping Guide If You Have Any Questions

Egg Fruit also known as Canistel has the texture and appearance of a hard boiled Egg Yolk. Please note, this fruit DOES NOT taste like egg. Many people equate the flavor to pumpkin-spice cheesecake.

Egg Fruit also known as Canistel and scientifically known as Pouteria campechiana is a rich source of carotene and niacin. Carotene can help improve eye and hair health. Egg fruit can also boost energy levels due to high iron content.

We source our Canistel from local South Florida farmers who have been ethically & organically growing for decades. This fruit is available during the Winter months of the year. In South Florida, we come across many different varieties which have different sizes and shapes.  

• Being that fruit comes in all different sizes and weight, we aim to pack our boxes to maximum capacity
• When you place an order please be aware of delivery times to receive your box, as fruit will ripen quickly in the outdoor heat. 
• WE PACK ORDERS FOR SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE DATE. ORDERS DO NOT SHIP UPON PURCHASE. 

Canistel Pro-Tips

We ship these unripe. When the fruit ripens it becomes soft and is easily broken with your hands. The texture will be that of a boiled egg yolk with the flavor of cake.

Sapodilla, also known as Manilkara zapota, Nispero or Naseberry is believed to have originated in Yucatan and other parts of Southern Mexico, and is commonly called the Sugar Apple or Sugar Fruit.  

Sapodilla skin is brown with a smooth, sandy texture. The juicy flesh of the fruit is very sweet and many compare it to brown sugar, with hints of granulated sugar crystals. Within the flesh there are a few black seeds that are inedible. 

Fresh ripe sapodilla is a good source of minerals like potassium, copper, iron and vitamins like folate, niacin and pantothenic acid. These are essential for human health as they are involved in various metabolic processes in the body. 

• Being that fruit comes in all different sizes and weight, we aim to pack our boxes to maximum capacity
• When you place an order please be aware of delivery times to receive your box, as fruit will ripen quickly in the outdoor heat. 
• WE PACK ORDERS FOR SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE DATE. ORDERS DO NOT SHIP UPON PURCHASE. 

Sapodilla Pro Tips

The fruit arrives hard and unripe. Over a few days the fruit will ripen and become EXTREMELY soft & delicate enough to break open with your hands. At peak ripeness, the Inside will be soft with a EXTREMELY sweet rich flavor. This fruit is easily in our top 10 favorites, as we say that having tried HUNDREDS of different fruits from around the world!

Cacao, also known as theobroma cacao is where Chocolate comes from.

One of life's greatest pleasures is Chocolate. This pleasure doesn't need to be a guilty pleasure. It can be made in the comfort of your home, with clean, raw ingredients, that aren't synthesized in some big chocolate company's lab. iHeartFruitBox makes it easy for you to try chocolate in its raw natural form, or you can dry the seeds and make your own home-made chocolate! We source out Cacao Pods from Ecuador.

• Cacao is usually available for the majority of the year however, tends to be less available in the spring. 
• When you place an order please be aware of delivery times to receive your box, as fruit will ripen quickly in the outdoor heat. 
• WE PACK ORDERS FOR SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE DATE. ORDERS DO NOT SHIP UPON PURCHASE.

Cacao Pod Pro Tips

Cacao arrives ready to eat. For extended shelf life, store in the refrigerator. Crack the shell and suck the white flesh surrounding the bean (seed). Some like to enjoy the bean raw while others may find it bitter. DON'T THROW AWAY THE SEEDS! DRY THEM, HUSK THEM, CRUSH THEM INTO POWDER, AND USE TO MAKE HOME-MADE CHOCOLATE!