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Breadfruit

(Scientific Binomial Name: Artocarpus altilis)

Selection Information

Usage: Use like white potatoes - slice, deep-fry or boil.

Selection: Good-quality Breadfruit will be hard, evenly colored and heavy for its size. The coloring will be green and the skin develops brown speckles when ripe. Soak raw cut flesh in cold water before using.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft or that has black or moldy soft spots.

Seasonal Information

Breadfruit is available year-round from the Caribbean.

Breadfruit Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (220g), raw Amount Per Serving   Calories 227 Calories from Fat 4   % Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 1%  Cholesterol 0mg 0%  Sodium 4mg 0%  Total Carbohydrate 60g 20%  Dietary Fiber 11g 43%  Sugars 24g   Protein 2g   Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 106% Calcium 4% Iron 7% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Breadfruit is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It's also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Potassium, and a great source of Vitamin C.