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"Many fruits (including peaches, plums, and tropical jack fruit) are deficient in tryptophan, yet have very significant quantities of the other amino acids. They also contain some of the “carbon skeleton” (keto-acid) equivalents of the essential amino acids, which can be converted to protein in the body."-Ray Peat
"The jackfruit is a multiple fruit composed of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and the fleshy petals of the unripe fruit are eaten. The ripe fruit is sweet (depending on variety) and is more often used for desserts" -Wikipedia
I knew nothing about the world's biggest fruit, the jackfruit, until recently! They can grow to 80 pounds, and they get curiouser and curiouser as you get inside! While disecting mine, I marveled, out loud, at how I went through my 57 years never knowing about this fascinating fruit! When ripe and sweet, they are a bit cumbersome to get to the good stuff, seperating the fruit and seeds from their latex sticky pods, but I am sure it will go quicker each time. Once opened it's "Juicy Fruit" gum aroma filled several rooms. I have never known a fruit to have that much power to the nose! The fruit tastes like a firmer cantaloupe, with hints of mango or papaya, and when a bit over ripe, even a brown banana.
Vegans are especially fond of jackfruit for their protein content, about 3 grams per cup, with Guavas having a bit more, and all other fruit having less. Because of their high protein content, jackfruit is a good choice for those managing their blood sugar levels too. So much so, I have read, that diabetics who want to eat them regularly might need to change their medications! One cup of fresh jackfruit provides roughly 10% to 15% of vitamin A, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Copper and even more vitamin C. Like anything else, people can be allergic to them, but especially those who are allergic to birch pollen.
The seeds, are large and beautiful, like river stones, and besides being nutritious, they also have anti-bacteral powers, effective at killing E-Coli and other food borne illnesses. "A recent test-tube study found that jackfruit seed extract reduced the formation of cancerous blood vessels by 61%". Although they have much to offer, they do interfere with blood's ability to clot, so having them with blood thinners or aspirin can be problematic. Like any seed, jackfruit seeds also contain anti-nutrients and should not be eaten raw. Cooking them well helps to minimize their anti-nutient damage and better extract their benefits. I boiled mine for about 50 minutes, then peeled off their outer shell which left a bean-like texture with a sweet red potato flesh, much like chestnuts. I made a humus with them that rivaled any of the bean ones. Like any seed, nut or grain, they are not considered "optimal" in a "Peaty" diet, but definetly worth trying them just to know.
Fresh jackfruit is quite expensive. ranging anywhere on the average from $2 a pound to $8 a pound. I have read bigger is better with jackfruits. Look for ones with yellowish skins with their spikes just starting to get soft, or buy green ones and wait for those tell tale signs. You can as also buy it frozen or canned in syrup.
Green unripe jackfruit, though bland, are commonly used by Vegans as a meat substitute. When young their fruit is not developed, and still in flower form. Young Jackfruit, also comes canned, packed in BRINE, which is reminiscent of canned artichoke, or packed in WATER, which is more versatile to use as a "mock meat".
I experimented with everything and was impressed at how versatile one fruit can be! Below are pics of the different things I came up with, and all of them were delicious! Check out the couple of links below too, that tell more about their history, benefits and what else to do with them upripe or very ripe.
www.jackandfriendsjerky.com
"The jackfruit is a multiple fruit composed of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and the fleshy petals of the unripe fruit are eaten. The ripe fruit is sweet (depending on variety) and is more often used for desserts" -Wikipedia
I knew nothing about the world's biggest fruit, the jackfruit, until recently! They can grow to 80 pounds, and they get curiouser and curiouser as you get inside! While disecting mine, I marveled, out loud, at how I went through my 57 years never knowing about this fascinating fruit! When ripe and sweet, they are a bit cumbersome to get to the good stuff, seperating the fruit and seeds from their latex sticky pods, but I am sure it will go quicker each time. Once opened it's "Juicy Fruit" gum aroma filled several rooms. I have never known a fruit to have that much power to the nose! The fruit tastes like a firmer cantaloupe, with hints of mango or papaya, and when a bit over ripe, even a brown banana.
Vegans are especially fond of jackfruit for their protein content, about 3 grams per cup, with Guavas having a bit more, and all other fruit having less. Because of their high protein content, jackfruit is a good choice for those managing their blood sugar levels too. So much so, I have read, that diabetics who want to eat them regularly might need to change their medications! One cup of fresh jackfruit provides roughly 10% to 15% of vitamin A, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Copper and even more vitamin C. Like anything else, people can be allergic to them, but especially those who are allergic to birch pollen.
The seeds, are large and beautiful, like river stones, and besides being nutritious, they also have anti-bacteral powers, effective at killing E-Coli and other food borne illnesses. "A recent test-tube study found that jackfruit seed extract reduced the formation of cancerous blood vessels by 61%". Although they have much to offer, they do interfere with blood's ability to clot, so having them with blood thinners or aspirin can be problematic. Like any seed, jackfruit seeds also contain anti-nutrients and should not be eaten raw. Cooking them well helps to minimize their anti-nutient damage and better extract their benefits. I boiled mine for about 50 minutes, then peeled off their outer shell which left a bean-like texture with a sweet red potato flesh, much like chestnuts. I made a humus with them that rivaled any of the bean ones. Like any seed, nut or grain, they are not considered "optimal" in a "Peaty" diet, but definetly worth trying them just to know.
Fresh jackfruit is quite expensive. ranging anywhere on the average from $2 a pound to $8 a pound. I have read bigger is better with jackfruits. Look for ones with yellowish skins with their spikes just starting to get soft, or buy green ones and wait for those tell tale signs. You can as also buy it frozen or canned in syrup.
Green unripe jackfruit, though bland, are commonly used by Vegans as a meat substitute. When young their fruit is not developed, and still in flower form. Young Jackfruit, also comes canned, packed in BRINE, which is reminiscent of canned artichoke, or packed in WATER, which is more versatile to use as a "mock meat".
I experimented with everything and was impressed at how versatile one fruit can be! Below are pics of the different things I came up with, and all of them were delicious! Check out the couple of links below too, that tell more about their history, benefits and what else to do with them upripe or very ripe.
Jackfruit 101 Guide — Jack & Friends Jerky
If you've been hearing a lot about jackfruit, but don't know much about this sustainable, meat alternative ingredient, then this jackfruit 101 guide is for you! We broke down everything you need to know about jackfruit: nutritional benefits, ripe vs. unripe (young green), how to prepare jackfruit, w
www.jackandfriendsjerky.com
