Black sapote
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Black sapote (Diospyros digyna) is a species of Persimmon native to eastern Mexico and Central America south to Colombia. Mature trees can grow to over 25 m in height and are evergreen. The leaves are elliptic-oblong, tapered at both ends, glossy, and 10-30 cm long. Black sapote fruit are tomato-like and measure 5-10 cm in diameter, with the inedible skin turning from olive to a deep yellow-green when ripe and an edible, brown pulp thats flavor and texture are often likened to chocolate pudding.
Black sapote is unrelated to the mamey sapote (Sapotaceae), and the white sapote (Rutaceae).
Black Sapote is one of Mexico's greatest gems. The fruit is seasonal and may be difficult to find. When in Mexico City (DF), the fruit markets of Coyoacan are a good place to find Sapote Negro - as it is locally known.
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