Breadfruit

Breadfruit
Breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis, is a large tree that grows through out the
Pacific Islands. It has a fruit that is most commonly eaten as a starch or green
vegetable, but will also ripen to sweetness. The history of this plant is famous
due to it’s association with the mutiny on the Bounty.
It is an attractive tree with shiny, deeply lobed leaves. Many varieties
are found in the Pacific and leaf shapes vary considerably amongst them. The
fruit shapes and sizes are variable as well, ranging from round to oblong and
weighing between 2-10 pounds. Some types have seeds, although these are
uncommon and not preferred for food.
Most breadfruit plants are propagated from root suckers. These sprout
at a considerable distance from the tree trunk. They are cut about 9 inches
long when an inch in diameter. The cuttings require good care until well
established.
Fruits are harvested before fully ripened and used quickly as they
soften within days of being picked. Breadfruit may be substituted in the diet
for most tropical root crops, since they are all high in carbohydrate without
any fat. The fruit is always cooked before eating.
Estimated Nutritional Values
Amount/Serving % DV* Amount/Serving % DV*
Calories 142 kcal 7 % Carbohydrate 37 Gm 12 %
Total Fat 0 Gm 0 % Iron 0.1 Mg 1 %
Saturated Fat 0 Gm 0 % Calcium 26 Mg 3 %
Cholesterol 0 Mg 0 % Vitamin A 102 IU 2 %
Sodium 6 Gm 0 % Vitamin C 10.2 Mg 17 %
Protein 0 Gm 0 %
*Percent daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutritional Values are based on 1 cup of cooked breadfruit
Milk: 0 Veg: 0 Fruit: 0 Bread: 2 Meat: 1