Fresh Whole Jackfruit 25-35 lb.

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Add fresh new flavors to your menu with this fresh whole jackfruit! Jackfruit is a large, spiny fruit native to India and Southeast Asia. In fact, it's the largest fruit in the world the comes from a tree! In spite of its prickly exterior, the interior of the jackfruit yields delicious fruit with a wide variety of uses. Young, underripe jackfruits have a neutral flavor, while more mature fruits have a distinct fragrance and a taste that's often compared to a combination of banana and mango. Ripe jackfruit is often eaten straight or incorporated into desserts, while young jackfruit is gaining popularity as a vegan meat substitute. And jackfruit isn't just versatile and delicious - it's great for you, too! Jackfruit flesh is a great source of essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber to support healthy digestion. This bulk 25-35 lb. supply of whole jackfruits will keep your establishment well stocked with this delicious and wholesome fruit!

It takes a bit of work to prepare fresh jackfruit, but it's worth the effort. Each fruit yields a large amount of flesh and preparing your own jackfruit allows you to process it at your desired level of freshness for best results. Young jackfruit will be green to yellow, while ripe jackfruit will have a deeper yellow color with a pronounced fragrance. Jackfruit contains a significant amount of natural latex, so avoid touching it if you have a latex allergy. Begin by covering your work surfaces with newspaper or another covering to prevent latex damage and coating your knife and hands with oil to avoid getting sticky latex on them. Slice the jackfruit in half, then cut it into workable chunks. Jackfruit is easier to handle after it has been boiled. Boil your jackfruit chunks for 45 minutes until the flesh is tender, or cook it in a pressure cooker for around 10 minutes. Once your jackfruit is cooked and cooled, carefully remove the skin to reveal the seeds and pods. Pull away the flesh around the seed pods and reserve it for use in your recipe. The seeds themselves and the stringy sections between the skin and pods are also edible!

Once your jackfruit is prepared, you can use it in a wide variety of recipes! Jackfruit is often eaten ripe in its native range - use ripe jackfruit to create traditional Indian and Southeast Asian desserts like Vietnamese che, Filipino halo-halo, or Indian chakka pradhaman. It can also be used to make delicious ice creams and gelatos! Young, unripe jackfruit is becoming a trendy amongst vegans as a plant-based meat substitute. This versatile tender vegan meat alternative can replace chunks of chicken or shredded pork. Its slightly sweet but neutral flavor in conjunction with its ability to mimic shredded meat make it perfectly suited for adding seasonings or sauces to use it as a meat alternative in tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, salads, or in a rice bowl. You can even roast the jackfruit seeds and eat them like pumpkin seeds, or blend them into hummus and other dips for great nutritional value and root-to-stem cooking! No matter how you choose to use them, these whole jackfruits are sure to set your menu apart from the competition. Store your jackfruits at room temperature and avoid exposing them to temperatures below 54 degrees Fahrenheit, as this may cause discoloration, browning, and risk of decay.

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