jackfruit

noun jack·fruit \ ˈjak-ˌfrüt \

Definition of jackfruit

: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

Recent Examples of jackfruit from the Web

Some of these will be familiar, such as coconuts and pineapples, while others may cause a double-take, such as star fruit, guanabana and jackfruit.

— mark rogers, USA TODAY, "Pacific Coast pescado: A seafood adventure in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit," 23 Aug. 2017
Scene 4: Kylie, Everybody’s-Favorite-Best-Friend-Malika-Knockoff Jordyn Woods, and Kylie’s assistant, Victoria, raid Kris Jenner’s jackfruit stash while hanging out in her kitchen.

— mariah smith, The Cut, "The Actual Life of Kylie Has a Lot More Going on Than Life of Kylie," 14 Aug. 2017
Gourdet's homemade dishes aren't as complicated as what's on the menu at Departure, still a lot of care is put into orchestrating flavors from durian, jackfruit and other ingredients found at the farmers' and Asian markets.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "Savoring a small kitchen: 'Top Chef' semifinalist Gregory Gourdet's Portland bachelor pad (photos)," 10 Aug. 2017
Every customer buying a Trejo’s taco in Houston or Toronto or Dubai or wherever the company expands will unknowingly be purchasing a small taste of our culture along with their jackfruit tacos.

— joe donatelli, Los Angeles Magazine, "How Danny Trejo Became LA’s Most Delightful Food Story of 2017," 8 Aug. 2017
Ersatz Twinkies frosted with Filipino ube (purple yam) or strewn with jackfruit and Fruity Pebbles?

— ligaya mishan, New York Times, "Around the World in an Evening at the Queens Night Market," 22 June 2017
On social media, Winner mostly shared glimpses into her life far removed from politics — such as watching Dr. Who with her cat and serving her family a vegetarian meal of barbecued jackfruit.

— johnny clark, The Seattle Times, "Woman accused of leak made pro-environment, anti-Trump posts," 7 June 2017
Eleven of the casino’s eateries create their chili for tasting, with some using buffalo meat, turkey, smoked jackfruit and a wide range of spices.

— stephanie schulte, Orange County Register, "Pechanga’s Microbrew Festival and Chili Cook-Off pairs beer and chili," 5 June 2017
Coat the jackfruit with the barbecue seasoning blend.

— Philly.com, "Jackknife Sandwiches," 25 May 2017

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