Zapote
Zapote is a common name in Spanish for several tropical fruits whose edible flesh varies in flavor, texture, and appearance. The term is used across Latin America and parts of Asia to refer to fruits from different species, many of them within the sapodilla family group of tropical fruit trees. While the exact species differ, zapotes are typically sweet, pulpy fruits that are eaten fresh or used in desserts and beverages.
Sapodilla, or zapote chico, is Manilkara zapota. Native to southern Mexico and Central America, the fruit is
White sapote, zapote blanco, refers to Casimiroa edulis. This fruit has smooth green skin and pale, custard-like
Black sapote, zapote negro, is Diospyros digyna. The fruit is green to brown on the outside, but
Other zapotes include red sapote and yellow sapote (often called canistel) and the mamey sapote, which produce