- What is the sapodilla for
- Sapodilla properties
- How to use sapodilla
- Side effects of sapodilla
- Sapodilla contraindications
- Nutritional composition of sapodilla
Sapoti is the fruit of Sapotizeiro, which can be used in the manufacture of syrups, jam, soft drinks and jams. In addition, your tree can be used as a medicine to treat fever and fluid retention. It is originally from Central America and is very frequent in the Northeastern states of Brazil.
Its scientific name is Manilkara zapota and can be purchased at markets, fairs and health food stores. Sapodilla is a fruit rich in fiber that helps to decrease appetite but also has calories and so if consumed in excess, it can put on weight.
What is the sapodilla for
Sapodilla is used to treat fever, kidney infection and water retention.
Sapodilla properties
Sapodilla properties include its febrifugal and diuretic action.
How to use sapodilla
The parts used in the sapodilla are the fruit, bark and seed.
- Infusion for fever: put a teaspoon in 150 ml of boiling water and let it rest for 5 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. Infusion for fluid retention: Add 1 teaspoon of powdered sapodilla seed in 500 ml of boiling water and drink it during the day.
Sapodilla can also be consumed fresh or used to make jams and even juices, for example.
Side effects of sapodilla
No sapodilla side effects were found.
Sapodilla contraindications
No sapodilla contraindications were found.
Nutritional composition of sapodilla
| Components | Quantity per 100 g |
| Energy | 97 calories |
| Proteins | 1.36 g |
| Fats | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.7 g |
| Fiber | 9.9 g |
| Vitamin A (retinol) | 8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 20 mcg |
| Vitamin B2 | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Phosphor | 9 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 193 mg |
