Tibet Manilkara zapota

As soon as you step onto this mysterious land, you will not only be immediately attracted by the snow-clad peaks, the wonderful mountains and rivers, but also the special fruit in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.Explore Tibet Team, a professional Tibet travel agency, today introduces one of Tibet fruit- Manilkara Zapota to you.

Manilkara zapota is native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean,and a few planted in Tibetan area.It is a long-lived, evergreen tree. The shape of Tibet Manilkara zapota fruit is nearly round, oblate and oval.It usually has a distinct curved hook on one margin, and varies from 5cm to 10 cm in width and it about 2 cm long.It is hard gummy and very astringent immature.The skin is brown and glossy when until fully ripe. The flesh ranges in color from yellowish to reddish-brown and may be of a granular texture or smooth.The fresh of Tibet Manilkara zapota is soft and juicy and sweet,just a little resemble to a pear or crunchy brown sugar. Some fruits are seedless, but normally there may be from 3 to 12 seeds in the center of the fruit.
We can say Manilkara Zapota is full of treasures. Young fruits not only sweet and delicious,but also can be taken to stop diarrhea when boiled due to the content of the tannin content.A decoction of old, yellowed leaves can used as a remedy for coughs, colds and diarrhea. A “tea” of the bark can halt diarrhea and dysentery.
For many tourists, Tibet is a magical and must-go destination.A Tibetan unforgettably experience is not complete without local refreshments and some unique fruit.Discover new, enriching trips with in-depth, authentic Tibetan experiences with Explore Tibet Team.