Kahuna® Jackfruit

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How to Open

• Kahuna® Jackfruit has sap that is very sticky. Handle with gloves, cover work area and cutting board with plastic or butcher paper; and brush vegetable oil onto the knife to prevent sticking. Wipe down then re-oil the knife often. Halve the fruit crosswise and cut into wedges. Using paring knife or your fingers, separate the pods from the “silk,” then remove seeds. Reserve seeds if using. Refrigerate cut fruits.

How to Eat

• Jackfruit is delicious fresh, but it can be used in baking as a dessert. Unripe fruit is often used as a meat substitute in curries, tacos, and sandwiches. The seeds are also edible once cooked, and are similar to chestnuts in texture and flavor. (Find out how to cook Jackfruit seeds here.)

Health Benefits

• A source of vitamin C and supplies potassium and protein.

How to Choose

• The color may vary from green to brownish, but you’ll know the jackfruit is ripe and ready when you press on the fruit and it has some give. The fruit should also be fragrant.

Storage

• If still hard and on the green side, leave on counter to ripen. Wrap cut fruit tightly in plastic and store flesh in container. Refrigerate up to 7 days and freeze for up to 2 months.

Where Grown?

• Product of Mexico

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