Black sapote

Fruits of the black sapote can be eaten fresh (without the skin) or are used to make ice cream or is mixed in fruit juices.

Black sapote is related to the Kaki. Black sapote is not related to the White sapote.

Names

Scientific
   Diospyros digyna
English
   Black sapote
   Chocolate pudding fruit
Dutch
   Zwarte zapote
Spanish
   Sapote negro
   Zapote negro
   Zapote prieto
French
   Sapotier noir
German
   Schwarze Sapote

Taxonomy

Order
   Ericales
Family
   Ebenaceae
Genus
   Diospyros
Species
   Diospyros digyna (Black sapote)

Crop categories

Fruits
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops