Black Sapota

Manilkara zapota, commonly known as the sapodilla, is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The Sapota when fully ripe is delicious and is eaten as dessert fruit. The pulp is sweet and melting. Besides food values the Sapota fruits are also used in some ayurveda preparations.

Black Sapota is known as the chocolate pudding fruit for its dark brown, custard-like flesh. This fruit has a light flavor with a rich texture. It is often eaten on its own or blended with dates to make a sweet, creamy “chocolate” pudding. It is also called a desert fruit that plays a vital role to benefit overall health due to fiber, vitamin, and potassium content.