Jackfruit

Jackfruit is both the name of the fruit and of the tree it grows on. Jackfruit grow on both the branches and trunks of trees that can reach up to 20 meters tall. Jackfruit begin as small, flowering pods on the end of straight green stalks. As they mature and enlarge, the flowers fall away revealing hundreds of small, hard, cone-shaped protrusions. At full maturity, Jackfruit can measure up to 80 centimeters long and 50 centimeters wide, and can weigh anywhere from 10 to 50 pounds. The rind of a Jackfruit will change color from bright green to a dull yellow as it ripens and it may develop dark patches. Fully ripe Jackfruit will fall from the tree, so it is often harvested early to avoid having the large fruits fall on top of anyone. Inside of the fruit, just beneath the rind are the bright yellow â??bulbsâ?? which make up the edible portion of the Jackfruit. A pithy core runs down the length of the fruit and connects the bulbs to the rind. The fleshy bulbs are 5 to 7 centimeters long and triangular. Young Jackfruit has a crisp, crunchy texture whereas more mature fruit may be firm or much softer and almost custard-like, depending on the variety. Anywhere from 100 to 500 edible, brown seeds are housed within the fruit. The one-inch seeds are covered by a thin white membrane, which can be removed if preparing the seeds for roasting. The aroma of a mature Jackfruit has been described as off-putting, similar to overripe fruit. Younger fruit has a sweeter aroma. Jackfruit has a sweet taste and a flavor that is likened to bananas, pineapple and even bubblegum. As the fruit matures, the bulbs become a darker orange-yellow and the taste gets sweeter. PRODUCT INFO Jackfruit variety in Thailand is Thongprasert, Petchracha, Malaysia, and etc (named after the location they grow). Export Jackfruit can be both Fresh Whole Jackfruit and Fresh Peeled Jackfruit. Fresh Whole Jackfruit mostly export by sea freight and Fresh Peeled Jackfruit mostly export by air freight in retail package like tray or plastic box. . SEASONS Jackfruit can be produced nearly all year round