Round to oblong in shape, breadfruit is a large fruit (somewhat similar to jackfruit in terms of size). Breadfruit can have prickly textured, green to yellowish green skin and can be seeded or seedless.
Ripe breadfruit is soft to the touch and will turn yellowish green to yellowish brown as it ripens more and more. The aroma of a breadfruit is similar to a freshly backed bread, hence the name breadfruit.
Cooked breadfruits have a starchy potato like flavor. Breadfruit has no flavor when eaten raw (even though it smells sweet) and has a sticky gluey texture.
Average length of a breadfruit ranges from 15-30 cm ( 6 – 12 inches). The average diameter of a breadfruit can range from 10 – 20 cm ( 4 – 8 inches). Weight of a breadfruit can range from 250 – 5500 grams ( 9 – 195 ounces or 0.55 – 12 pounds).
Scientific name of Breadfruit
Artocarpus Altilis
Other names of Breadfruit
- Kuru
- Sukun
- Ulu Uru
- Kapiak
- Rimas
- Sake
Calories by source in Breadfruit
- Calories by carbohydrate in Breadfruit = 95%
- Calories by fat in Breadfruit = 2%
- Calories by protein in Breadfruit = 3%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Breadfruit
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Breadfruit = 45%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Breadfruit = 32%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Breadfruit = 23%
Nutrition facts of Breadfruit
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.23 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.07 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 27.12 | GRAM | 10% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Breadfruit, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Breadfruit, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Breadfruit
- Unripe/immature breadfruit is dark green in color and the surface globules are small in size with more outward protrusion
- Mature breadfruits turns lighter green in color (some even having a yellowish under tone depending on ripening stage)
- Mature breadfruit will have smoother texture than green breadfruit (These are used to make various cuisines e.g. making chips or fries or curries just like potato)
- A ripe breadfruit will start turning yellowish brown and will be soft to the touch (these can be consumed raw)
- Look for firm unblemished breadfruit
- There is a white sap like residue on the outer skin of the fruit which is completely fine. You can wash it off and the breadfruit is ready for consumption
Availability of Breadfruit
- Generally, most varieties of breadfruits are available round the year
How to store Breadfruit
- Unripe breadfruit can be placed over the counter at room temperature for it to ripen
- Avoid heat and sunlight while storing breadfruit
- Breadfruit can be refrigerated and stored ( its skin will start browning but its still edible)
- Breadfruit can also be dried and preserved
- Baked breadfruit can be stored without refrigeration for almost 2 days
- Breadfruit can also be stored submerged in cool clean water
- Cut ripe breadfruit pieces can be stored in freezer for almost 3 months
- It is not advisable to store the hole fruit in the freezer
- Avoid storing unripe green breadfruit in the freezer
Complete nutrition facts of Breadfruit
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