Sapota (Chikoo)

Plant Chik00 Long-lived and perennial, the chikoo/sapota is a tropical tree. In addition to being grown for its flowers, this plant is also grown for its latex. The fruit is a berry with meat.

Chikoo has been proven to be successful in reducing the risk of various cancers because it includes a high dose of antioxidants. It has a good amount of vitamins A and B, which support the preservation of the body’s various mucus linings. In turn, this may lower the chance of developing lung and oral cancer.