Sapote
Sapote
Sapote (pronounced: sah-POH-teh) is a term used in the Americas for a variety of soft, edible fruits, and is derived from the Nahuatl word 'tzapotl'. The term is often used to describe a large group of fruits from the Sapotaceae family, which includes the mamey sapote, black sapote, and white sapote.
Etymology
The word 'sapote' comes from the Nahuatl word 'tzapotl', which was used to describe all soft, sweet fruits. The term was later adopted into Spanish and then into English, where it is used to describe a specific group of tropical fruits.
Mamey Sapote
The Mamey Sapote is a fruit native to Cuba and Central America. The fruit is large and football-shaped, with a rough brown skin and a bright orange-red pulp. The flavor is sweet and creamy, often compared to a combination of pumpkin, chocolate, and almond.
Black Sapote
The Black Sapote is a fruit native to Mexico and Central America. It is also known as the 'chocolate pudding fruit' due to its dark brown, custard-like pulp. The flavor is mild and sweet, similar to chocolate pudding.
White Sapote
The White Sapote is a fruit native to Mexico and Central America. The fruit is round and apple-sized, with a thin, delicate skin that ranges in color from green to yellow. The pulp is creamy and custard-like, with a sweet, mild flavor often compared to vanilla or banana.
Related Terms
- Sapotaceae: The botanical family to which sapotes belong.
- Tropical Fruit: A term used to describe fruits that grow in tropical climates, including sapotes.
- Nahuatl: The language from which the term 'sapote' originates.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sapote
- Wikipedia's article - Sapote
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