Sapodilla fruit

Sapodilla fruit

Here is a picture of a Sapodilla Fruit in Boucan-Carré, Haiti. The region is ideal for many exotic fruits and vegetables.

Also known as Manilkara zapota, but commonly known in the region of Boucan Carré as sapodilla. This fruit originated from southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Sapodilla can become a big tree, growing to more than 98 ft tall

Sapodilla fruit is a large ellipsoid berry, containing two to five seeds. It has a sweet, malty flavor. The unripe fruit is hard to the touch, with high amounts of saponin

Saponins health benefits

Saponins occur in many plant foods and get their name from their soap-like qualities. Eating saponins may help lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Your immune function benefits from these plant compounds as well.