Vietnamese jackfruit
Jackfruit is considered the largest fruit in Vietnam. The fruit is usually oval in shape with a green to yellow rind that is thick and spiny. The flesh of the fruit is divided into small oval segments, but unlike oranges, the inner segments of jackfruit are similar to pomegranates, but the seeds are larger and the glossy yellow pulp is larger. It is sweet like honey, sometimes crunchy, but the best is usually soft and has a mild aroma.
Photo: nayam.com
There are many types of jackfruit sold in Vietnam including the original Vietnamese jackfruit, Turmeric, To Nu, Thai and seedless jackfruit.
How to eat
Jackfruit is the largest fruit and also the most difficult to break. The fruit is usually eaten raw, but the cutting process can be quite sticky. You need to line the bottom with paper or cardboard so that the sap doesn’t get all over the place. Use a sharp knife to split your fruit in half and then in half again. Cut off the white core and continue to use a knife to remove the hard shell. Or you can directly separate the segments by hand (wear gloves if you don’t want the sap to stick to you), store in the refrigerator (with a lid), and you’ve got yourself a delicious dessert right away.
Photo: dienmayxanh.com
However, in Vietnam, you can buy ripe jackfruit, canned or bag sold in markets and fruit shops. No need to worry about plastic on your hands anymore.
Where is it grown in Vietnam?
At the end of summer, you can see jackfruit sold in every city of Vietnam. Jackfruit is grown mainly in the countryside of provinces such as Lam Dong, Binh Duong, Dong Nai or concentrated in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta.
Main benefits
Jackfruit is rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins that are good for the body. It brings many benefits to human health, from strengthening the immune system, fighting cancer, supporting the digestive system, maintaining healthy eyes and skin, lowering blood cholesterol, preventing anemia . In addition to nutritional value, jackfruit is also used as a medicine.
Photo: vnexpress.com
However, because jackfruit contains a lot of fiber and sugar, eating too much jackfruit or eating it on an empty stomach or right after a meal can lead to skin and digestive problems, especially for people with diabetes, liver disease. obesity, obesity, children with rashes.
Dishes from jackfruit
Dishes made from jackfruit are very diverse such as dried jackfruit, tea, ice cream. In Hue and the Central region, people use jackfruit mixed with salad, vegetable soup, and tea. Jackfruit seeds are also edible. Vietnamese people roast or boil the seeds to make crispy dishes.
Photo: muabannhanh.com
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
