| ≥1 piece |
Nutrition Facts:
Good source of energy
Good source of Sodium
Low in fat
Nutrition Value
Fruit Name : Sapota (Chiku)
| Nutrient | Units | Value per - 100 gm |
| Water | g | 73.7 |
| Energy | kcal | 98 |
| Protein | g | 0.7 |
| Total lipid (fat) | g | 1.1 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g | 21.4 |
| Fibre, total dietary | g | 2.6 |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca | mg | 28 |
| Iron, Fe | mg | 1.25 |
| Magnesium, Mg | mg | 25 |
| Phosphorus, P | mg | 27 |
| Potassium, K | mg | 269 |
| Sodium, Na | mg | 5.9 |
| Zinc, Zn | mg | 0.16 |
| Copper, Cu | mg | 0.08 |
| Manganese, Mn | mg | 0.68 |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total Ascorbic Acid | mg | 6 |
| Thiamin | mg | 0.02 |
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.03 |
| Niacin | mg | 0.2 |
| Other | ||
| Carotene, beta | mcg | 97 |
Health Benefits
Sapota is a good source of energy as it provides 98 kcals per 100 g.
Fruit Facts
Sapodilla was formerly often known by the invalid name Achras sapota.
It is known as chikoo or sapota in India, sofeda in Bangladesh, chikoo (also spelled "chikku," "chiku," or "ciku").
Characteristics
Colour :
The skin is furry brown in colour resembling a kiwi. Sometimes pinkish the rich brown flesh has a soft
melting texture, a soft translucent juicy pulp containing flat black seeds.
Flavour :
Sapota’s flavour has been compared to cotton candy or caramel with delicious brown sugar flavour.
Fruit Tips
How to Ripen
To ripen sapota leave them exposed to air at room temperature until the fruit softens a bit and the inner flesh is no longer green in colour.
What to Look For
Choose a fruit which is round or oval and without bruises.
Apply pressure; if the fruit is slightly soft, it is ripe.
How to Store
The shelf life is very little, it needs to be refrigerated otherwise the skin may wrinkle.
| Product Type: Other | Style: Fresh | Place of Origin: Tamil Nadu India |
| Colour:: The skin is furry brown in colour |