Jackfruit - where to find, how to eat and why?
Jackfruit is an exotic fruit that is not so popular in the World. However, it is worth reaching for this tasty Asian product, because it has a lot of health properties. 1. What is jackfruit? Jackfruit is a unique tropical fruit, recognizable by its unique shape and size. Currently, it grows mainly in tropical and subtropical climates. Jackfruit fruit can be found in various parts of India, Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka , and Brazil. It is also the national fruit of Bangladesh. Jackfruit is considered the largest wood fruit in the world, with an average weight of 3.5 kg to 10 kg. The outside of the jackfruit is not edible, but the flesh and fruit seeds are edible. The jackfruit's skin is covered with characteristic spines, but they are not prickly and become completely soft as the fruit ripens. Jackfruit has a sweet taste and a very noticeable and pleasant fruity aroma. Ripe jackfruit fruits taste like mango or peach. The inside of the fruit contains orange-yellow flesh. It