jackfruit
noun
jack·fruit
ˈjak-ˌfrüt 
: a large tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) related to the breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contain an edible pulp and nutritious seeds
also
: its fruit
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It’s anchored by those same signature jackfruit carnitas tamales with fresh salsa, and chile relleno stuffed with creamy mozzarella served with vegetable turmeric rice and refried beans.
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Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
Crediting his chemical engineering background (and some cooking lessons from his daughter Carla), Hutchinson developed menu staples like jackfruit tacos and tamales made with olive oil.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Fruit Tropical and Asian fruits like durian, lychee, green mangoes and jackfruit can be found in Milwaukee's Burmese shops.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On hand for tasting: several varieties of mango, dragonfruit, mamey, lychee, longan, jackfruit and sapodilla.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
Crediting his chemical engineering background (and some cooking lessons from his daughter Carla), Hutchinson developed menu staples like jackfruit tacos and tamales made with olive oil.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Fruit Tropical and Asian fruits like durian, lychee, green mangoes and jackfruit can be found in Milwaukee's Burmese shops.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On hand for tasting: several varieties of mango, dragonfruit, mamey, lychee, longan, jackfruit and sapodilla.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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“Jackfruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jackfruit. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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