What is sapodilla?
The sapodilla is treasured in many tropical and subtropical climates, where it is consumed fresh, despite its lack of commercial importance in any part of the world. Some Mayan ruins still have elaborately carved sapodilla wood lintels that are over 1,000 years old. The sapodilla tree is a medium-sized, slow-growing planted species. The reddish wood is tough and long-lasting.
Where it is found?
It is a fruit that is native to southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Nutritional information:
Calories: 83
Protein: 0.44 grams
Fat: 1.10 grams
Carbohydrate: 19.9 grams
Dietary fiber: 10.9 grams
Folate: 14 Mcg
Niacin: 0.2 mg
Vitamin A: 60 IU
Vitamin C: 14.7 mg
Sodium: 12 mg
Potassium: 193 mg
Magnesium: 12 mg
What are its benefits?
- Provides ample energy
- Promotes digestion
- Strengthens immune system
- Combat’s stress
- Fortifies bones
- Prevents cancer
- Treats Anaemia
- Regulates blood pressure
- Improves vision
- Uses for healthy skin
- Good for arthritis
How to grow Sapodilla?
- If the conditions are favourable, plant straight in the ground or in a pot.
- When cultivating sapodilla, use a good-quality, well-draining soil
- Choose a pace with plenty of suns, at east 6 to 8 hours per day
- Place the sapodilla seed approximately an inch deep in the dirt and water it
- Once the tree has germinated, as a sapodilla tree can take 5 to 8 years to bear fruit.
How to include it in your diet?
- Used in smoothies and milkshakes
- Chickoo halwa
- With nut milkshake
- Can be eaten fresh
- Lettuce salads
- Enjoy with sauces, syrups and pie
- Used in batter for pancakes or muffins
