As global trade flourished, chikoo grew in popularity ... Interestingly, the latex from the tree, known as chicle, was used to make chewing gum before synthetic alternatives took over.

Ahmedabad: On Friday, Amalsad chikoo, or sapodilla, became the 28th item from Gujarat to get a geographic indicator (GI) tag. After Kesar mango, Kutchi kharek (dried date), and Bhaliya wheat ...