Black sapote

Diospyros nigra

fruit

A tomato-shaped fruit 5 to 10 cm across, from a tree of Mexico and Central America; when ripe, its flesh turns dark brown and melting, tasting of chocolate pudding. It provides vitamin C.

Origin

Mexico

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is eaten very soft, with a spoon, once the green skin has darkened and gives; the seeds are left.

Molecules

Vitamin C

Did you know?

It is a cousin of the persimmon, of the same genus, Diospyros; its latex was used to make chewing gum.