A jackfruit tree produces one of the biggest tree-borne fruits in the world. It has a sweet flavor and is nutritious, versatile, and very popular in South Asian countries. Being a native of Southeast ...

A member of the figtree, mulberry tree and breadfruit family, jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and has been around for thousands of years. Archaeologists estimate that jackfruit has been ...

When he was just 11 years old, K.R. Jayan—who lived in the tiny village of Irinjalakuda in Kerala, a state in South India—was tasked by his teacher to engage in a socially useful activity, such as ...

In the past few years, scores of articles have hailed jackfruit as a new meat alternative. “Move aside, avocado,” one orders, “because jackfruit is the new global rage.” Another, in National ...

Pedro Lobao holds a jackfruit he harvested on the grounds of the state's government palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Lobão is part of the Hands in the Jackfruit organization ...

Australian jackfruit is a tropical treasure: a fruit rich in vitamins, minerals and many phytochemicals that are known to have positive health benefits, and it is incredibly versatile in its culinary ...

You’ve probably been seeing this ginormous, oblong melon-looking fruit at the grocery store. If you’re a bit intimidated by its huge size, you’re not alone. But the popularity of jackfruit has been ...