Originally, the Chico fruit came from Mexico and the West Indies. It has been spread so thoroughly across Southeast Asia due to the Spaniards bringing it with them on their conquests. This is why you see the plant stretching from India to the Philippines.
So what exactly does the Chico fruit taste like and what does it provide? Well, one very important thing to keep in mind about this fruit is that it is very sweet and its soft outside resembles a malty taste. Due to its high sugar content, individuals with diabetes should refrain from indulging with it. Outside of this, the Chico is known to be an energy fruit. It contains Vitamins A, B-complex, and C. Some minerals found in it are iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, seleantioxidant-fruits.comum, copper, and zinc. This combination of vitamins and minerals makes for a delicious and healthy snack. Fans of the fruit particularly like to turn it into a sherbet, jam, or syrup.
