Sapota (black apple)

The fruits of such an evergreen tree from the genus Persimmon as black sapota or Diospyros digyna in some parts of the planet Earth, people began to use in their diet a few millennia ago. The birthplace of the sapota plant (black apple) is the territory of modern Mexico. The indigenous people of these Aztec territories used sapota fruits (black apple) for culinary purposes throughout the history of their ancient civilization.

Worth noting. That in our latitudes sapota is also known, but this fruit is called nothing more than black persimmon or chocolate persimmon, as well as black apple. Since sapota in its biological structure belongs to the genus Persimmon, the fruits of the plant have characteristic features of a well-known and beloved fruit. Sulphur sapota or chocolate persimmon is native to Guatemala, Mexico, and the Hawaiian Islands, Philippines, Mauritius, and Antilles.

Sapota is an evergreen and one of a slow-growing species of tree that reaches 25 metres in height. When black persimmon trees bloom, the plant exudes a subtle aroma that resembles gardenia. The fruits of sapota or chocolate persimmon during ripening change the green color palette to a glossy black tint. Sapota fruits are distinguished by the presence of thin skins, as well as the jelly-like consistency of sweet flesh, which contains several brown and oblong seeds.

Rare, but there are sapota fruits without ossicles. Sapota fruits are not only distinguished by their excellent taste. But also useful for human chemical composition. The vitamin-mineral composition of black persimmon fruits contains vitamins such as A, B, C and PP. In addition, the fruit is enriched with significant amounts of calcium, phosphorus, sodium, as well as magnesium and potassium.

It is worth noting that the pulp of sapota fruits is characterized by a high content of ascorbic acid or vitamin C, which has a positive effect on the entire human body as a whole. Black persimmon fruits are eaten both fresh and processed. Usually, their black apple pulp is made by puddings, as well as jelly. Frozen with black apple is considered a real treat.

Sapota gives the world-famous cold dessert an original taste as well as a fragrance. They make jam from sapota, which is used as an independent dessert, as well as as a filling for baking, as well as desserts. On the territory of the growing countries, plants, sapota fruits are used in the process of preparing national alcoholic beverages.

In addition to black apple fruits, people use decoctions obtained from the leaves of the plant in folk medicine. The infusion of sapota leaves acts as an excellent antipyretic. The bark of the plant also has healing properties and helps against leprosy, as well as some diseases of the skin of the human body.