GET FRESH IN 2015—THE JACKFRUIT The largest tree fruit in the world, the jackfruit has a distinctive, musky smell, and a flavor that’s a bit like Juicy Fruit gum. Capable of reaching 100 pounds, it grows on the branches — and the trunks — of trees that can reach as much as 50 feet. Jackfruits are also high in protein, potassium and vitamin B. And, with about 95 calories in about a half a cup, they arent quite as high-carb as other staples like rice or corn. The Agriculture Department Nursery makes jackfruit and a wide range of fruit trees available to local farmers and backyard gardeners. For more information tel. 947-3090. For a vegan recipe that is both hearty and refreshing try these shredded jerk jackfruit tacos from bit.ly/1vTXkjX. Sources: npr.org, theglutenfreevegan
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:39:28 +0000
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