Sapodilla belongs to the family Spotovye; originates from tropical areas of America, it grows in the wild throughout Central America from Venezuela and Colombia in the South to Mexico in the North. Cultivated in many countries in the tropics of America and Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, USA (Hawaii), Indonesia, parts of Africa etc. ).
Evergreen tree 15-20 m tall with ovate or elliptic, leathery leaves. Flowers small, white. Sapodilla fruits are round or oval, 5-10 cm in diameter, with 10-12 solid black seeds and succulent yellow-brown sweet pulp.
Sapodilla should be eaten no later than two days after purchase, since after this period the fruit drastically change the flavour. This fruit is recommended to eat when it is ripe because the unripe fruit contains tannin and a milky latex, and these substances are not very pleasant to the taste.
Choose fruit with a whole skin, which feels slightly soft. Eat only the ripe Sapodilla. Clean the fruit from the skins and add the pulp of some unusual shape, or simply cut the fruit with a knife lengthwise into four parts. Don’t forget to remove the seeds. Sapodilla is recommended to store in the refrigerator for five to seven days, or if the fruit is still unripe, for up to six weeks.
Useful properties of Sapodilla
Sapodilla fruits contain 75-85% water, 23% carbohydrates 0,6% protein, 1. 0 percent fat, 0. 5 percent ash, 20% crude fiber, calorie content fruits – 70 calories/100 g. Sapodilla is rich in vitamins A and C, plant proteins, carbohydrates, iron, potassium and calcium.
Fruits are used fresh and for production of halva, jams, jellies, and other products.
The flowers are white or reddish, small, bisexual, formed in the leaf axils at the ends of branches. In the living tissues of the tree contains a milky juice (latex), which is 25-50% of vegetable rubber. This rubber is made for chewing gum by adding sugar, fruit juices, spices and oil. In Mexico there are Sapodilla plantations intended for the production of rubber. The milky juice is collected from incisions made by a hatchet on the bark of trunk and branches.
Sapodilla has mikashevicheskiy, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, nourishing, moisturizing properties.
In cosmetics the oil Sapodilla used :
for regular care of normal and oily skin of the face and body of adults and children;
when troubled, prone to dermatitis skin
to prevent irritation, itching and flaking of the skin
as an additional tool in dermatitis, including seborrheic
to strengthen the hair, especially dry and brittle
in the complex treatment of fungal infections of the skin
to care for reddened eyelids
recommended for dry skin, especially in the area with lime water or in difficult weather conditions.
helps against burns
evens out skin tone.
Oil sapoti can be used in the form of applications, masks, lubricating in pure form and in mixtures with other oils, as base oil to create compositions with essential oils, for preparing massage and cosmetic blends for enrichment of ready cosmetic means:creams, masks, shampoos, balsams.
Most shows use the oil zapote in combination with burdock in a ratio of 1:1. The mask is applied for 30 minutes.
About contraindications of this fruit is still unknown, but there are categories of people with caution should be treated to exotic foods that people suffering from allergies and chronic diseases.
Because of the high sugar content in Sapodilla diabetes patients must eat measured. For this reason, it is not the most suitable product for losing weight.
To use this fruit should not be later than two days after its purchase. Otherwise they smell and taste can deteriorate. Also note that the Sapodilla can be eaten only when it is fully ripe, as unripe product contains milky latex and tannin, with an unpleasant taste.
An evergreen tree 15-20 m high with ovoid or elliptical leathery leaves. Flowers are small, white. Of sapodilla Fruits are round or oval, 5-10 cm in diameter, with 10-12 black hard seeds and juicy yellow-brown sweet flesh.
Sapodilla belongs to the Sapotilla family; Comes from the tropical regions of America, wildly found throughout Central America from Venezuela and Colombia in the south to Mexico in the north. Cultivated in many countries of the tropical belt of America and Asia (India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, the USA (Hawaii), Indonesia, some areas of Africa, etc. ).
Sapodilla should be consumed no later than a couple of days after the purchase, because after this period the fruit drastically changes the smell. This fruit is recommended to eat only when it is ripe, since the unripe fruit contains tannin and latex milk, and these substances are not very palatable.
Choose fruits with whole skin, which are slightly soft to the touch. Use sapodilla only in the ripe form. Peel the fruit from the peel and give the pulp some unusual shape, or simply cut the fruit with a knife along four parts. Do not forget to remove the seeds. Keep the sapodilla recommended in the refrigerator for no more than five to seven days, or, if the fruit is still unripe, – up to six weeks.
Useful properties of the Sapodilla
Sapodilla fruits contain 75-85% of water, up to 23% of dextrose, 0. 6% of proteins, 1. 0% of fat, 0. 5% of ash, 20% of crude fiber, calories of fruit – 70 kcal / 100 g. Sapodilla is rich in vitamins A And C, plant proteins, carbohydrates, iron, potassium and calcium.
Fruits are consumed fresh and for the production of halva, jams, marmalades and other products.
Flowers white or reddish, small, bisexual, formed in the axils of the leaves at the ends of the branches. In the living tissues of the tree contains a milky juice (latex), consisting of 25-50% of vegetable rubber. From this rubber, chewing gum is made by adding sugar, fruit juices, seasoning and oil. In Mexico, there are plantations of sapodilla, intended for the production of rubber. Milky juice is collected from notches made with a hatchet on the bark of the trunk and branches.
Sapodilla has a mycoseptic, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, nourishing, moisturizing property.
In cosmetics, sapodilla oil is used:
For regular care for normal and oily skin of the face and body of adults and children;
With a problematic, dermatitis-prone skin
To prevent skin irritation, itching and flaking
As an additional remedy for dermatitis, including seborrheic
For strengthening of hair, especially dry and brittle
In the complex treatment of fungal skin lesions
To care for reddened eyelids
It is recommended for dry skin, especially in the area with calcareous water or in difficult weather conditions.
Helps with burns
Smooths the skin color.
The Oil of sapota can be applied in the form of applications, masks, lubrication in pure form and in a mixture with other oils, as a base oil for creating compositions with essential oils, for the preparation of massage and cosmetic mixtures, for the enrichment of finished cosmetic products: creams, masks, shampoos, Balms.
The most shown is to use the oil of sapote in combination with burdock oil in the proportion of 1: 1. The mask is applied for 30 minutes.
Dangerous properties of the Sapodilla
About contraindications of this fruit is still unknown, but there are categories of people who should be cautious about exotic foods, these are people suffering from allergies and chronic diseases.
Because of the high content of sugars in sapodilla, patients with diabetes should take it dosed. For the same reason, this is not the most suitable product for slimming.
Eat fruit of this fruit should be no later than two days after its purchase. In the opposite case, their smell and taste can deteriorate. Also note that sapodilla can only be eaten when it ripens completely, since the unripe dairy product contains latex and tannins, which have an unpleasant taste.
