Chiku (Sapota)

Chiku (Sapota) is a beloved Indian fruit with thin, fuzzy brown skin and exceptionally soft, grainy brown flesh. When ripe, it delivers a rich, honeyed sweetness with notes of brown sugar and malt. Cut it in half to scoop out the sweet pulp, slice into fresh fruit salads, or blend with milk for a thick, wholesome chiku shake. Store at room temperature until soft to the touch, and refrigerate once ripe.