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The jackfruit is a species of tree in the mulberry family.
It is well suited to tropical lowlands. Its fruit is the largest tree borne fruit in the world
, seldom less than about 25 cm (10 inch) in diameter. The large varieties are found in areas blessed
with Monsoon rains. Even a relatively thin tree, around 10 cm (4 inch) diameter, can bear large fruit.
The fruits can reach 36 kg (80 lbs) in weight and up to 90 cm (36 inch) long and 50 cm (20 inch) in diameter.
The jackfruit is something of an acquired taste, but it is very popular in many parts of the world.
The sweet yellow flesh around the seeds is about 3–5 mm thick and has a sweet taste. Some have said its
taste is somewhat reminiscent of cantaloupe, while others compare it with the taste of pineapple.
Flavours of pineapple, strawberry, and peach can be discerned in some varieties of jack fruit.
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