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Sapota
Origin
The sapoti, oval and oblong and
the sapote or sapotilha, more
rounded, are the fruits of the
sapotizeiro, achras sapota from
Mexico and Central America. In
Brazil the tree is common in the
<strong>Amazon</strong> and in the Northeast. The
fruit is a fleshy berry, variable in
shape, size and weight. The fruit’s
thin and rough skin is of a rusty
yellowish-brown. It is a very valued
fruit. Usually it is sold hard but
softens in a few days. The firm,
yellowish creamy colored, soft pulp
involves several dark seeds. The
texture of the pulp is a bit sandy or
granular. From its shell can be
extracted a latex which provides a
rubber called “chicle”, chewing
gum. It can be found at local street
markets as it gives little professional
plantation.
Aroma
Its aroma resembles a juicy, sweet
pear without any acidity.
Use
Usually, the sapodila is eaten in
natura, but it gives a delicious ice
cream or juice.
Classic
Eaten in natura.
Exotic
A perfect match with stronger
cheeses.
Unmissable
As sorbet or in natura
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