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Fruits of the World: Sapodilla

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Name:

  • Sapodilla

Looks like :

  • It is brown when ripe but harsh and astringent when unripe

Tastes like :

  • Tastes rich and sweet like caramel

Uses:

  • Delicious with a squeeze of lime juice
  • excellent dried

Found where :

  • Originates from Central America

Other things you should know about:

  • you have to remove the seed

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