I just thought you might like to know what a Sapodilla is…………this tropical tree is called a “dilly” locally and grows here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The fruits are favoured by our island iguanas and the taste is sweet and pleasant, ranging from a pear flavor to crunchy brown sugar.
The bark of the Sapodilla tree produces Chicle which is a latex that has been used for many years as a chewing gum base .
Marta