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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.