Jackfruit trees are tropical evergreen trees that produce the largest fruit in the world. The fruits taste like a cross between a banana and a pineapple and can weigh up to 80 pounds and reach 36 ...

Growing jackfruit in your yard or house is less challenging than you may expect. If you have the space for it, jackfruit is an excellent plant for anyone looking for an uncommon fruit tree to grow .

Sri Lankans began planting jackfruit trees to gain food self-sufficiency during British rule, and they’ve since helped islanders avoid starvation. My mother grew up in a house of eight people in ...

Jackfruit has an intermediate GI score, but other parts of the plant may help treat type 2 diabetes. A 2011 study investigated the effect of jackfruit leaf extract in rats with induced diabetes.

4. Jackfruit Strips. Cut ripe jackfruit into thin strips and dry them in the sun or oven. These chewy, subtly sweet strips make a tasty snack that has a similar taste to mango. Sprinkle a pinch of ...