Sapodilla - Useful Properties

Sapodilla is an evergreen tree, reaching a height of 15-20 meters. Its flowers are small and white, and the fruits - round or oval with a diameter of 5-10 centimeters and each has 10-12 hard black seeds, their flesh is yellowish-brown juicy and sweet.

The fruit is good to consume within a few days after purchase, because it later changes its smell. It is recommended to eat well ripened, as greens contain tannin and milk latex (milk juice), and these substances are not particularly pleasant to the taste.

Choose fruits with whole undamaged skin that are soft to the touch.

Useful properties of sapodilla

The fruits of the plant contain 75-85% water, up to 23% carbohydrates, 0.6% protein, 1.0% fat, 20% crude fiber, and the calories are 70 kcal / 100 g. Sapodilla is rich in vitamins A and C. vegetable protein, carbohydrates, iron, potassium and calcium.

They can be eaten raw or used to make jams, marmalades and other products.

The living tissues of the tree contain milk juice (milk latex), consisting of 25-50% vegetable rubber, from which chewing gum is made, adding sugar, fruit juice, spices and oils.

Sapodilla is characterized by anti-inflammatory, regenerating, nourishing and moisturizing properties.

In 100 grams of the product there is 24.5% ascorbic acid (from the required daily dose for humans) and no cholesterol.

• improves the work of the digestive system, eliminates inflammation and constipation;
• normalizes the activity of the cardiovascular system (due to the potassium content);
• strengthens immunity (due to ascorbic acid in the composition);
• maintains the health of hair, teeth and bone strength (this is contributed by calcium in the fetus);
• increases the level of hemoglobin, fights anemia (iron helps);
• charges the body with energy, gives vigor and strength (carbohydrates are the cause);
• nourishes the brain (due to the glucose in the composition);
• protects the eyes from retinal damage (retinol in the fruit contributes to this);
• the antioxidants in the sapodilla destroy free radicals;
• thanks to dietary fiber toxins are removed from the body;
• B vitamins and retinol strengthen connective tissue;
• blood pressure is regulated with the help of magnesium and potassium in the fruit;
• improves the quality of sleep, insomnia is favorably affected;
• the color of the face is evened out;
• the structure of dry and damaged hair is restored.

• for regular care for oily and normal skin of the face and body, both by adults and children;
• in problematic skin prone to dermatitis;
• to prevent irritated, itchy and flaky skin;
• as an adjunct in the treatment of dermatitis, including seborrheic;
• to strengthen hair, especially dry and brittle;
• for complex treatment of fungal skin lesions;
• in the care of reddened eyelids;
• recommended for dry skin;
• helps with burns;
• evens out skin color.

The oil can be used as a mask alone or in combination with other oils, also as a base for creating mixtures with essential oils, for the preparation of massage and cosmetic products, for enriching ready-made cosmetics (creams, masks, shampoos, conditioners and others). ).

Dangerous and harmful properties of sapodilla

There are no known contraindications to the fruit, but people who have any allergies, as well as those suffering from chronic diseases, should be careful when consuming it.

Due to the high sugar content in the exotic plant, diabetics should take sapodilla in certain amounts. This is the reason why it is not suitable for those who want to lose weight.