Did You Know?
A single jackfruit can weigh up to 80 pounds — the heaviest of all tree fruits.
Overview
India · summer · fruits
The world's largest tree fruit with tropical flavor and fibrous texture, used ripe as a dessert fruit.
India
Origin
summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Sweettropicalvery large
Storage Tips
Store whole ripe jackfruit at room temperature up to 5 days. Refrigerate cut fruit up to 1 week.
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How to Cook with Jackfruit
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Eat ripe fresh or in desserts. Dried jackfruit chips are popular. Use seeds — boil or roast.
Best Pairings
coconut milksticky riceice creamcondensed milkpandan
Substitutes
Durian (different flavor), banana, mango
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Jackfruit
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.6
carbs
23.2
fiber
1.5
protein
1.7
calories
95
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginIndia
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Good source of vitamin C and B vitamins. Contains carotenoids supporting eye health.
Jackfruit Photos
4 photos showcasing Jackfruit in its many forms
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Jackfruit
fruits
OriginIndia
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Sweettropicalvery large
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Pairs Well With
coconut milksticky riceice creamcondensed milkpandan
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