Jackfruit

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Inside of a Jackfruit

Jackfruit
Jackfruit tree with fruit
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A. heterophyllus
Binomial name
Artocarpus heterophyllus

Artocarpus heterophyllus is the scientific name for jackfruit, and is family of Moracea. Jackfruit (also called "Jakfruit") is a type of fruit from India, Bangladesh (National fruit)[source?] and Sri Lanka.[1] When a Jackfruit ripens, it changes from green to slightly yellow.

Parts of the Fruit[change | change source]

The seeds are cooked and taken food, the green like unready fruit is cooked as a plant used for food, and the brown made ready is taken food a little cold.

Jackfruit Tree[change | change source]

The jackfruit tree can be up to 15-20 meters,[2] and its leaves are a stiff, glossy green color and measure up to about 15 to 20 centimeters long. This tree is considered the largest tree-borne fruit in the world[3] weighing near 18 kilograms and reaching up to 60 cm long in length.

References[change | change source]

  1. Morton, Julia (1987). "Jackfruit". Fruits of warm climates. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  2. "Jackfruit | Description & Uses | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  3. "Largest tree-borne fruit". Guinness World Records. 2017-11-26. Retrieved 2023-06-04.

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The seeds of the jackfruit are edible after peeling, and are reminiscent of potatoes in taste.