Sapota is one of the well-known dessert fruits, commonly known as chikoo or sapodilla. it is an evergreen hardy tropical fruit crop with a milky juice, grows up to 30-40 feet. In India, the leading states in the production of sapota are Karnataka, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

Appearance – Dull brown in colour with a firm thin skin
Fruit shape – Oblong or oval
Flesh colour – Yellow to brown pulp, sandy or granular texture
Flesh taste – Sweet
Uses – Ice-cream, pastries, cakes and Readyto-use shake powder, jams, jellies, squash etc.
Health benefits – To treat diarrhea, cough, cold