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Chiku In English: Chiku is usually a round or oval-shaped fruit with a rough and brown peel. The fruit is known for its sweet taste, soft texture. Chiku is widely consumed in India and is one of the largest producers of the fruit in the world. Especially, states of India, where most chiku’s are grown, are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala in different varieties, according to the National Horticulture Board of India. However, have you ever wondered what this Chiku or Chikoo is called in the English language? We have got you covered. 

What Is Chiku Called In English?

Chiku or chikooo is known as 'sapodilla' or ‘sapota’ in English. Sapodilla is originally found in Mexico and Central America and has been introduced to most tropical countries, including India. In India, the brown fruit is grown in the tropical, coastal, and subtropical environments.

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Other Names Of Chiku Across The Globe:

Sapodilla is of the genus Manilkara zapota and is known by a number of other unique names in different parts of the world, like chicozapote, naseberry, dyll tree, and sapote.

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The round-oval fruit is often linked with the taste of brown sugar or caramel, which is the reason it is also used in milkshakes, ice creams, desserts, and as fresh table fruit in India.

Nutritional Value Of Chiku:

Other than its refreshing and sweet taste, chiku is also packed with nutritional value, like being low in calories, high in fibre, high in vitamin C and is also a rich source of copper, according to Healthline.

In short, the Chiku fruit is called sapodilla or sapota in the English language. With its wonderful flavour and nutritional value, the locally named chiku sapodilla is a favourite in Indian fruit markets and a valued fruit globally.