The fancy scientists call it Artocarpus heterophyllus, and it is a close cousin of the fig and breadfruit. A ripe jackfruit turns yellow, gives a little when pressed, and fills the kitchen with a musky, fruity scent. Inside, sweet banana-flavored pods cling to a sticky core, so oil your knife and hands before you cut in. Eat the pods fresh, blend them into smoothies, and boil or roast the big seeds as a snack. Cooked while still green and firm, jackfruit turns meaty and neutral, soaking up any sauce or spice you add. Most shoppers have no jackfruit nearby, so this box brings you one whole fresh jackfruit, packed alone because it fills the box. Every order ships with our Arrive Fresh Guarantee, so your jackfruit arrives whole and ready for your kitchen.
Why Choose Jackfruit from Tropical Fruit Box?
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Freshness Guaranteed: Your jackfruit arrives whole and well protected in a box of its own, backed by our Arrive Fresh Guarantee.
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Sourced Direct: Jackfruit grows in tropical places, and since we live in one, we source ours close to home and pack every box by hand in Miami.
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Free Shipping on Every U.S. Order: Delivered straight to your doorstep with no minimums and no added fees.
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Women-Powered, Family-Driven: Our women-powered family business loves sharing the giants of the fruit world, and jackfruit always gets our Tropifruiters talking.
Best Ways to Enjoy Jackfruit
Golden Pods Straight from the Fruit
Pull the ripe pods away from the core, slip out each seed, and eat them as they are or chilled. The flesh is chewy and sweet, with banana and pineapple notes that make one pod lead straight to the next.
Blended into Smoothies and Desserts
Ripe jackfruit pods blend into thick, fragrant smoothies and shakes, and they work just as well chopped over ice cream, folded into fruit salad, or baked into sweet breads. Freeze extra pods so the flavor is ready whenever you want it.
Cooked as a Plant-Based Meat
Green, firm jackfruit has a neutral flavor and a meaty texture that shreds like pulled pork once it is cooked. Simmer it in barbecue sauce or taco spices, then pile it into tacos, sandwiches, and rice bowls for a hearty meatless dinner.
A Natural Pick for Adventurous Cooks
Jackfruit suits anyone who loves a kitchen project and a story to tell, plant-based cooks looking for a whole-food meat swap, and fans of banana and pineapple who want those flavors together in one giant, unforgettable fruit.
***Please note jackfruit shipments come in about every 2 weeks***
