Sapodilla
Scientific Name : Manilkara zapotaAverage Plant Height : 9 - 15 mCrop Group : FruitIndigenous to Southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Grown in large quantities in Tropical Asia including India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Sapodilla fruit is rich in Fiber, Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate and Vitamin B5. Fiber helps promote bowel health. It also keeps the stomach feeling fuller for longer and helps control blood sugar. Sapodilla is a good source of potassium. This nutrient helps lower your blood pressure. Vitamin C has many benefits for your body, including:
- Fighting infections
- Healing wounds
- Making collagen
- Antioxidant activity