{"product_id":"sapote-manilkara-zapota","title":"Chico Sapote","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chico Sapote, commonly known as Sapodilla, is a captivating tropical heirloom that rewards patience with a uniquely decadent flavor. This stately evergreen tree, the original source of chicle gum, bears rough, brown fruits that hide a secret: soft, melting flesh often described as a heavenly blend of brown sugar, caramel, and ripe pear. Its texture is uniquely granular yet smooth, and its sweetness is profound and complex. A slow-growing but incredibly hardy and drought-tolerant tree, the Sapodilla is a long-term investment for a taste of the tropics that can't be found in stores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for its exceptionally sweet, rich flavor reminiscent of brown sugar, caramel, and pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh is soft, granular yet melting, ranging in color from yellow to reddish-brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very slow-growing but incredibly tough, evergreen tree, highly tolerant of drought, poor soil, and wind once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree's bark was the original source of chicle, the base for chewing gum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit has a rough, brown, inedible skin and contains 3-12 glossy black seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan grow large but is amenable to pruning and can be maintained at a manageable size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uniquely rich and sweet with dominant notes of caramel, malt, and brown sugar, with subtle pear-like undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft, slightly grainy (like a fine pear), and melting when fully ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily a sublime fresh-eating fruit, best scooped out of the skin. Also excellent in milkshakes, smoothies, and desserts where its caramel flavor shines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":43447677943896,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Chico_Sapote-3.jpg?v=1764373765","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/sapote-manilkara-zapota","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}