• Jackfruit Day!

    Celebrating this delicious meat alternative. Declare your independence from meat on July 4th!

Declare your independence from meat on 4th July! Celebrate National Jackfruit Day!

Jackfruit is a gigantic, weird-looking tropical fruit– the largest that grows on a tree – and a badass  meat alternative. Bursting with an unbelievable amount of good-for-you-stuff, pulled jackfruit really does taste like its porcine brother (from another mother). Try it today.

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About Jackfruit

The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), also known as jack tree, jakfruit, or sometimes simply jack or jak, is a species of tree in the mulberry and Breadfruit family (Moraceae).

  • Jackfruit origins

    It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia

  • Largest tree-borne fruit

    Can grow up to 35 kg!

  • National fruit of Bangladesh

    Jackfruit is also known as Kathal (কাঁঠাল) in Bengali

  • Sweet & Savoury

    Can be used in sweet and savoury dishes

  • Healthy

    Suitable for vegans, cholesterol, soy and gluten free

Video credit: Jackfruit Tree in Bangladesh Village by AqilBrothers

Nutrition Facts

Jackfruit
Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 95
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.2 g1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.2 g
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 2 mg0%
Potassium 448 mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 23 g7%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugar 19 g
Protein 1.7 g3%
Vitamin A2%
Calcium2%
Vitamin B-615%
Magnesium7%
Vitamin C22%
Iron1%
Vitamin B-120%

*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.