Did You Know?
Breadfruit was central to Captain Bligh's voyage on the Bounty — the mutiny may have been partly due to giving water to the breadfruit plants.
Overview
Pacific · summer · vegetables
A large tropical fruit used as a starchy vegetable when unripe, with texture similar to bread when cooked.
Pacific
Origin
summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
vegetables
Category
Flavor Profile
Starchymildbread-like
Storage Tips
Keep unripe at room temperature. Refrigerate ripe up to 5 days. Freeze cooked pieces.
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How to Cook with Breadfruit
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Roast, boil, fry, or bake like potato. Remove skin and seeds when ripe. Excellent as chips or fries.
Best Pairings
coconut milkcurrylimegarlicchili
Substitutes
Potato, cassava, plantain
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Breadfruit
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.2
carbs
27.1
fiber
4.9
protein
1.1
calories
103
Quick Facts
Categoryvegetables
OriginPacific
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
High in fiber, potassium, and carbohydrates. Good source of vitamin C.
Breadfruit Photos
2 photos showcasing Breadfruit in its many forms
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Breadfruit
vegetables
OriginPacific
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Starchymildbread-like
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Pairs Well With
coconut milkcurrylimegarlicchili
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