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8. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

Jackfruit, the most often occurring tree-borne fruit worldwide, can weigh up to 55 kg (120 pounds). As a meat alternative in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, the fruit's enormous scale and distinctive texture have made it ever more sought-after. Young, underripe flesh has a neutral taste and meat-like texture that absorbs marinades and sauces easily. The fruit pods develop pleasant and aromatic, with a taste sensation that blends banana, pineapple, and mango when fully ripe.

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cooked the seeds taste like chestnuts and are also edible. With one tree able to generate up to three tonnes of fruit annually, jackfruit trees are shockingly highly productive. The fruit's adaptability goes beyond its culinary value; its wood is sought for furniture construction, and some sections of the tree have historic medicinal purposes. The fruit especially high in dietary fibre, potassium, vitamins A and C.