Breadfruit

Breadfruit

Breadfruits are large, tropical fruits that grow on the breadfruit tree. They have a green skin and starchy flesh that, when cooked, takes on a texture similar to bread, potato or cassava. The taste is mild and slightly nutty. Breadfruit is often boiled, fried, roasted or pureed and used as a staple food in many tropical regions. They are rich in carbohydrates and are an important source of energy in the cuisine of islands in the Pacific and the Caribbean.