jackfruit

noun

jack·fruit ˈjak-ˌfrüt

: a large tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) related to the breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contain an edible pulp and nutritious seeds

also : its fruit

Examples of jackfruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cream’s frizz-fighting powers come from hydrating jackfruit extract, which is packed with vitamins A and C. —

Sarah Felbin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2024 Arak commercial production is still in its infancy and currently, there are araks on the market made out of snake fruit, jackfruit, sweet potato and more. —

Kaila Yu, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Club level Smokehouse sandwiches: Brisket, chicken and jackfruit options smoked over hardwood and served with sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2024 For those leaning more toward vegetarian fare, there's a jackfruit sandwich and cilantro rice bowl with a cauliflower sofrito option and cauliflower and quinoa burgers. —

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