Chupa-chupa (South American sapote)

Matisia cordata

fruit

A green fruit with fibrous, sweet orange flesh tasting of mango and melon, sucked around its large pits.

Origin

Amazonia (Colombia, Peru, Brazil)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The thick skin is peeled by hand, then the flesh is sucked and gnawed from around the large stones, which are spat out.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its name chupa-chupa comes from the gesture: you suck the pulp clinging to the fibers.