Product Description

Buy Tropical Sapodilla Fruit UK

Experience the rich sweetness of fresh Sapodilla fruit in the UK — a tropical delicacy with caramel-like flavour and soft, juicy flesh.

What is Sapodilla?

Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota), also called chico or nispero, is a tropical fruit native to Central America and the Caribbean, now grown across Asia as well.

This small, brown, rough-skinned fruit hides a soft, caramel-sweet, malty flesh that melts in your mouth. Its flavour is often compared to brown sugar, pear, and cinnamon, making it one of the most indulgent tropical fruits.

Sapodilla is best enjoyed fresh, but it can also be blended into smoothies, desserts, or paired with dairy for a unique tropical treat.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

Sapodilla is naturally sweet and packed with nutrients, including:

• Dietary fibre – supports healthy digestion.

• Vitamin C – contributes to immune function.

• Vitamin A – supports vision and skin health.

• Potassium – helps regulate fluid balance and heart health.

• Natural sugars – provide quick energy.

(General nutrition information; not medical advice.)

How to Eat & Store Sapodilla

1. Check ripeness: Ripe sapodilla feels soft, like a ripe kiwi.

2. Wash & cut: Slice lengthwise and scoop out the soft flesh.

3. Remove seeds: The shiny black seeds are inedible.

4. Eat fresh or blend: Enjoy raw, in smoothies, or desserts.

5. Storage: Store unripe sapodillas at room temperature. Once ripe, refrigerate and consume within 2–3 days.

Quick Recipe Ideas

• Sapodilla Smoothie Recipe: Blend sapodilla pulp with milk, banana, and ice for a naturally sweet tropical shake.

• Sapodilla Ice Cream Recipe: Fold ripe sapodilla flesh into vanilla ice cream for a caramel-flavoured twist.

(Check out more inspiration on our recipes page.)

Provenance & Seasonality

• Origin: Sourced from trusted farms in Thailand, India, and the Caribbean.

• Seasonality: Available year-round, with peak harvests in spring and autumn.

• Sustainability: Grown with care by smallholder farmers who use eco-friendly methods.

Delivery & Packaging in the UK

• Fresh sapodillas imported weekly.

• Next-day UK delivery available.

• Packed in eco-friendly, recyclable fruit boxes.

• Available as Tropical Sapodilla Fruit Boxes UK-wide, ideal for sharing or gifting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does sapodilla taste like?
It tastes like brown sugar with hints of pear, cinnamon, and malt.

2. How do I know when sapodilla is ripe?
It feels soft to the touch, similar to a ripe kiwi or avocado.

3. Can I eat sapodilla skin?
The skin is edible but usually removed for a smoother eating experience.

4. Are sapodilla seeds edible?
No, the hard black seeds should be discarded.

5. How long do sapodillas last?
Ripe sapodillas last 2–3 days in the fridge.

6. Can I freeze sapodilla fruit?
Yes, scoop out the pulp and freeze for later use in smoothies or desserts.

7. Is sapodilla the same as chico fruit?
Yes, chico, nispero, and sapodilla all refer to the same tropical fruit.

8. Do you offer sapodilla gift boxes?
Yes, we sell tropical sapodilla boxes in the UK, perfect for gifts or fruit lovers.

Add Sapodillas to Your Basket

Sweet, unique, and utterly tropical — sapodilla is a must-try exotic fruit.

Add to cart today to buy Tropical Sapodilla Fruit in the UK — delivered fresh in eco-friendly packaging, perfect for snacking, smoothies, or gifting.

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