Jackfruit
Native Range: | Southeast Asia |
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Season: | Harvested in Florida May to November. |
Description: | Typical size is 10 to 20 inches in diameter, 9 to 65 pounds. |
Handling and Storage: | Allow fruit to ripen at room temperature until soft, flesh breaks off into small off-white to pinkish segments with a distinctive mild to strong pleasant flavor. Best eaten fresh or may be refrigerated one to five days, frozen or dried for later use. |
Uses: | Use fresh, baked, boiled, fried, and in soups and salads. |
Nutrition Information: | Good source of vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium and iron. |
