The versatile breadfruit, or Artocarpus altilis, is a member of the mulberry and jackfruit plant families. They flourish in tropical areas, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
The perceived resemblance to bread gives breadfruit its name. Food that has been cooked with semi-ripe ingredients has a texture similar to bread with a faint potato flavour. These pistillate flowers produce ripe fruits or mature ovaries that are roundish, 10 to 20 centimetres (4 to 8 inches) in diameter, greenish to brownish green, and contain a pulp that is mostly white and somewhat fibrous.
Breadfruit is rarely consumed fresh and contains a significant amount of starch. The roasted seeds have a chestnut flavour and can be roasted, baked, boiled, fried, dried, and crushed into flour.
Breadfruit provides a number of health advantages, including improved bone health, improved digestion, anti-cancer qualities, high dietary fibre content, vitamin C and thiamine content, and anti-cancer capabilities. Additionally, breadfruit flour has a low glycemic index and is gluten-free. As a result, it is a great choice for those who have diabetes.
Common Name: Ulu
Botanical Name: Artocarpus altilis
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2-3 Years
Maintenance Required: Moderate
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