Jackfruit, Indian chunk, 1 Kg Piece

The name of the fruit and the tree it grows on is called Jackfruit, and it grows on the branches and trunks of trees that can reach up to 20 meters tall. Jackfruit begins as small, flowering pods on the end of straight green stalks. The flowers fall away as they mature and enlarge, revealing hundreds of small, hard, cone-shaped protrusions. Jackfruit can measure up to 80 centimeters long and 50 centimeters wide and can weigh anywhere from 10 to 50 pounds at full maturity. The rind of a Jackfruit will change color from bright green to a dull yellow as it ripens and may develop dark patches. Fully ripe Jackfruit will fall from the tree, so it is often harvested early to avoid having the large fruits fall on top of anyone. Inside of the fruit, just beneath the rind, are the bright yellow bulbs which make up the edible portion of the Jackfruit. A pithy core runs down the length of the fruit and connects the bulbs to the rind. The fleshy bulbs are 5 to 7 centimeters long and triangular. Young Jackfruit has a crisp, crunchy texture, whereas more mature fruit may be firm or much softer and almost custard-like, depending on the variety. From 100 to 500 edible, brown seeds are housed within the fruit. The one-inch seeds are covered by a thin white membrane, which can be removed if preparing the seeds for roasting. The aroma of a mature Jackfruit has been described as off-putting, similar to overripe fruit. Younger fruit has a sweeter aroma. Jackfruit has a sweet taste and a flavor likened to bananas, pineapple, and even bubblegum. As the fruit matures, the bulbs become a darker orange-yellow, and the taste gets sweeter.