Breadfruit
Country of Origin: New Guinea
Class / Quality: Cat 1
Average Weight: 1500 Grams
Introduction
As the name implies, cooked breadfruit has a similar texture to freshly baked bread…mmm. This fruit is very rich in starch, making it a great addition to savoury dishes and a staple food in many cultures. As well as being an excellent dinner addition, breadfruit has actually been used as a building material in the tropics!
History
The history of breadfruit takes us to New Guinea and the Indo-Malay region – this is where the fruit originated. Voyaging islanders then spread breadfruit throughout the Pacific, until it finally reached Europe in the late 1500s.
Regions
Breadfruit trees are predominantly grown in tropical regions, such as the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Flavours & Texture
Breadfruit has a similar texture to fresh-baked bread – hence its name! When cooked, the starch-rich breadfruit can taste like potatoes. Riper varieties are sweeter due to the starch converting to sugar.
Prepration
Unripened breadfruit must be cooked before eating, but very ripe or overripe breadfruit can be eaten raw. If eating breadfruit alone or in dishes, a good way to prepare it is steaming. You can also pan-fry or deep-fry breadfruit like a potato.
Nutritional Value
Breadfruit is rich in fibre, protein, magnesium, and potassium.
|
Calories per 100 g |
103 |
|
Fat |
0 |
|
Carbohydrates |
27 |
|
Fibre |
4.9 |
|
Protein |
1.1 |
SHIPPING
Choose your desired delivery date at the checkout, available delivery dates will be displayed at checkout stage. All orders are dispatched via DHL on a 24hr Next Working Day service. If no date is selected your order will be dispatched at the next available date.
We offer Free Next Working Day Delivery on all orders over £75 including our selection boxes.
Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £9.95
Northern Ireland - £9.95
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address provided on the date selected at checkout. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets to protect the fruit during transit, unfortunately we do not offer a gift wrapping or send the fruit in a gift basket as this may cause toe bruise during transit..
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
