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Sapodilla
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A sweet and creamy brown fruit with a unique flavor profile, often described as a combination of honey, maple syrup, and a hint of vanilla.
Also known as
Sapodilla, Sapote, Zapote
Botanical name
Manilkara zapota
Product Details
PLU Code
93136
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Sapodillo/Nispero › All Sizes
Origin
Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America
Temperature
12 to 16°C (54 to 61°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Sapodilla
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Sapodilla is a nutritionally diverse fruit suitable for consumption in various ripeness stages.
Nutrition Information
Sapodilla is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The nutrition facts for 100 grams of sapodilla are approximately as follows: it contains 83 grams of water, 0.44 grams of protein, 0.17 grams of fat, and 16.9 grams of carbohydrates, including 5.6 grams of dietary fiber. Sapodilla is also a good source of vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, containing around 10 micrograms of vitamin A, 0.098 milligrams of vitamin B6, and 28.3 milligrams of vitamin C. In terms of minerals, sapodilla contains about 0.29 milligrams of copper, 0.17 milligrams of iron, 0.11 milligrams of manganese, 22 milligrams of magnesium, and 12 milligrams of potassium.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for sapodilla (chiku, sapota, naseberry, chico zapote; Manilkara achras). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
12 to 16°C (54 to 61°F)
Humidity
85-90%
Packaging
Waxed boxes or polythene-lined boxes to prevent dehydration
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Fruit are highly susceptible to chilling, and storage in the cool range below the recommended temperature causes irreversible damage and poor flavor; fruit also bruise easily. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 543-549.
Applies to: sapodilla (chiku, sapota, naseberry, chico zapote; Manilkara achras).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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