Breadfruit Selection Information | Nutritional Information | Tips & Trivia

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Scientific Binomial Name: Artocarpus altilis

SELECTION INFORMATION
Usage

Use like white potatoes - slice, deep-fry, bake 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.

Avoid

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

Storage

Ripen breadfruit at room temperature and then refrigerate until ready for use.

Ripening

Breadfuit will ripen slightly after picking - store at room temperature.

  • Nutritional Information

    • 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.

    Amount per serving

    Calories :103Calories from Fat :
    Total Fat0.23
    Cholesterol0%
    Sodium 2%
    Total Carbohydrate27.12%
    Dietary Fiber4.9%
    Sugars 11%
    Protein 1.07%
    Vitamin A0%
    Vitamin C29%
    Calcium 17 %
    Iron 0.54%

  • Tips & Trivia

    • Soak raw cut flesh in cold water before using.

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