The jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and looks like an oblong honeydew melon or large mango. The word "jackfruit" comes from the Portuguese word jaca, which 16th-century explorers ...

Jackfruit – properties and nutritional values The flesh of jackfruit is rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion, regulates blood sugar levels, and provides a feeling of fullness.It also ...

This story appears in the December 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Spiky, gigantic, and fibrous, jackfruit may not seem particularly inviting. But the tropical fruit in its unripened ...

“Getting hold of jackfruit is a fulltime hobby of most diaspora Bangladeshis.” From curry houses to wedding feasts and supper clubs, this delectable memoir delves into the flavours and history ...