Sapodilla is a tropical fruit growing in warm tropical environment around the world.
The sapodilla fruit is a berry with earthy brown colored flesh. Sapodilla flesh has a pear like grainy texture. Sapodilla has got 3 to 4 seeds which are glossy and dark black in color.
Sapodilla fruit is 2-3 inches (4-8 cm) in diameter and weighs 150 grams (5 ounce) on an average.
Scientific name of Sapodilla
Manilkara Zapota
Other names of Sapodilla
- Naseberry
- Chikoo
- Nispero
- Chico
- Sawo
- Sofeda
- Zopota
- Chicle
Calories by source in Sapodilla
- Calories by carbohydrate in Sapodilla = 87%
- Calories by fat in Sapodilla = 11%
- Calories by protein in Sapodilla = 2%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Sapodilla
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Sapodilla = 2%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Sapodilla = 26%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Sapodilla = 72%
Nutrition facts of Sapodilla
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 1.1 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 0.44 | GRAM | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 19.96 | GRAM | 7% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Sapodilla, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Sapodilla, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Sapodilla
- Unripe sapodilla when eaten can cause dryness in mouth due to high content of saponin
- Undamaged skin (avoid fruit with nail marks)
- Brown fuzzy skin without blemishes dark brown spots or pits
- When the skin is gently scratched, greenish underneath skin signifies unripe sapodilla fruit
- When the skin is gently scratched, brownish underneath skin signifies a ripe sapodilla fruit
- Ripe sapodilla fruit when gently squeezed, will give in and will be soft to the touch
- Overripe sapodilla looks withered and shrunken and smells slightly fermented
Availability of Sapodilla
- The Seasons of Sapodilla depend on the geographical location
- India – Sapodilla has two seasons January – February and May – July
- Mexico – Sapodilla has two seasons February-April and October-December
- Florida – Sapodilla season ranges from May – September
How to store Sapodilla
- Ripe Sapodilla can be stored in room temperature for 4-5 days
- Ripe Sapodilla can be stored in refrigerator for as long as a week
- Unripe sapodilla can be stored in room temperature until it is ripe and becomes soft to the touch
- Cut pieces of sapodilla can be stored in air tight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Sapodilla
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