Sapota is a tropical fruit that is native to Southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Also known as chikoo, sapodilla, and nispero, it is a brown, round fruit with a fuzzy brown skin. The pulp of the fruit is sweet and juicy and has a custard-like texture. Sapota is a popular fruit in many tropical countries, and its synonyms are also used to refer to the fruit. The word chikoo is commonly used in India, while sapodilla is a popular term used in the United States. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is known as nispero and in some regions, it is also called ciku or sawo.