Here are some funny and interesting facts about jackfruits:
World’s Largest Fruit on a Tree: Jackfruits can weigh up to 80 pounds (36 kg) and grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) long. Imagine needing a forklift just to make a fruit salad!
A Fruit with an Identity Crisis: Despite being a fruit, jackfruit is often used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes because its texture is similar to pulled pork. So, you could be eating a BBQ “pork” sandwich and it’s actually a giant fruit!
The Ultimate Stink Bomb: When unripe, jackfruit has a neutral smell, but when it ripens, it can give off a strong, musky odor that some people compare to stinky cheese or rotting onions. Yet, people still love it!
Sticky Situation: The sap from a jackfruit is so sticky that in some places, it’s used as a glue substitute. Good luck washing that off your hands!
Seed Surprise: Each jackfruit has up to 500 seeds inside, and they’re edible too. But if you forget to cook them, they can make you a little gassy – consider yourself warned.
Jackfruit Trees Are Survivors: These trees are incredibly hardy—they can grow in poor soil and withstand droughts, kind of like the superhero of the fruit world.
Ancient Origins: Jackfruit is believed to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits, dating back over 6,000 years. So, you’re basically munching on a prehistoric snack.
Confusion Central: Some people mistake jackfruit for durian because they both have spiky exteriors, but while durian is infamous for its overpowering smell, jackfruit is much sweeter and friendlier to your nose.
Jackfruit: the fruit that’s big, sticky, meaty, and occasionally stinky – but still totally lovable!
