Several Varieties of Sapodilla:

In India the most commonly grown varieties include:

1. Brown Sugar:

 Found in the year 1948, the fruit is medium small and is 2-2.5 inches long. The tree bearing this variety is tall and bushy. The fruit is granular, sweet, juicy and extremely fragrant.

2. Prolific:

Found in 1951, it is a round conical fruit with a scruffy brown skin. The pulp of the fruit has a pinkish tan and is mildly fragrant. It is sweet, juicy and extremely delicious to taste.

3. Russel:

In 1935, the russel variety was introduced. The dimensions of the fruit range from around 3 to 5 inches in diameter and length. Mildly fragrant it has a granular texture and is flavor rich and sweet.

4. Tikal:

 This variety is elliptical in shape, light brown in color and is often smaller than the prolific variety. With an excellent flavor this variety ripens early.