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Antigua & Barbuda
Jamaica
noun
Round, oblate, ovaloid, ellipsoidal, or conical fruit varying in size from 2 to 4 in (5-10 cm) in width. The immature fruit is hard and has a sandpaper like texture. Typically, the fruit does not ripen until it is picked or falls off the tree. When ripe, the fruit becomes soft and juicy. The flesh may be yellow, reddish brown, or dark brown with smooth or grainy textures. While some fruits may be seedless, they typically contain 3 - 10 hard black seeds in the center. The fruit is considered to be very delicious and is highly desired. The sap or gum from the tree is also a source of 'chicle' the original ingredient used to make chewing gum.
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Fran Selinger
10 years ago

We call it sapodilla in Grenada, although sometimes it comes out sounding like "sarpadillo".

Jamaica
Jamaica
Chris Thompson
8 years ago

where can I find this in the us

Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
J.Wray
7 years ago

Cayman has Neesberrys also, round and long Sapadillas. Sweet sweet!

Jamaica
Jamaica
Ed
7 years ago

Any or most Korean supermarkets carry it.