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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 Republic of India, Bangladesh (National fruit) and Sri Lanka.[1] When a Jackfruit ripens, it changes from green to slightly yellow. In both Eastern India and Southern India it is also the state fruits of Odisha and Tamil Nadu.

Parts of the Fruit[edit]

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[edit]

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.[4]

References[edit]

  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.
  4. "List of fruit names (A to Z)". Edusters.

Other websites[edit]

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