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    What is made from the sapodilla tree?

    Question #110828. Asked by storky1. (Nov 17 09 6:42 AM)


    sameer638

    		Sapodilla tree produces a gummy latex called chicle. Chicle was used in the manufacture of chewing gum . It also gave name to 'chiclets'.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapodilla

    Nov 17 09, 7:25 AM

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