Sapota  – Kalipatti

Scientific Name: Manilkara zapota

Salient Features: Has dark green, broad and thick leaves. Branches are spreading type. Fruits are oval in shape. The flesh is mellow. 

Season: January-February, May-June. Bear fruits two times a year

Uses and Health benefits: 

• Rich in Vitamin A and energy provider, 
• the natural fructose and sucrose content  provides lot of energy, to the body and it is anti-inflammatory
• Helps in digestion, source of antioxidants, good for the bones, controls blood pressure