Dried Jackfruit

The extra fruity taste of our sweetened dried jackfruit pieces has been compared to a mix of bananas, apples, pineapples and mangoes. Our dairy-free dried jackfruit is certified kosher pareve under the supervision of Parve by OK laboratories.

Fun Jackfruit Facts

Jackfruit is considered the world's fruit from a tree, with some jackfruit weighing 40 lbs. or more. You'll find different opinions about its unique taste. Some will say it's like a mix of bananas and apples. Others will say it tastes like a combination of bananas, mangoes, pineapples and apples. You decide and let us know your opinion.

Because jackfruit is a low-calorie, high-fiber fruit, it's often added to weight-loss diets. Since it's so meaty in texture, vegans and vegetarians will often use it as a substitute for meat. Jackfruit contains more protein than most other fruit. Each cup of fresh or dried jackfruit contains more than three grams of protein.

About Dried Jackfruit:

• Is dried jackfruit healthy for you? Where to begin? High-protein (three-plus grams of protein per cup) jackfruit is high in vitamins A and C. It's also rich in potassium, magnesium, riboflavin and copper.
• Does dried jackfruit have added sugar? We have added small amounts of sugar to our dried jackfruit.
• How and how long should you store dried jackfruit? The USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) advises storing dried fruits such as jackfruit in the pantry for up to six months. After opening, most dried fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for another six months.
• How do you soften/reconstitute/rehydrate dried jackfruit? The fastest way to rehydrate dried fruit is to boil water, and then soak the fruit, covered, in a bowl of the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain to rid your softened fruit of excess water.