Young Jackfruit in a glass jar 500g, organic

Jacky F. Young jackfruit in a glass jar: innovative, tasty meat substitute

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit from Sri Lanka that is easy to season and versatile as a meat substitute. This is because jackfruit has a meaty texture reminiscent of chicken. The flesh is easy to marinate and season. Jackfruit is a culinary miracle and ideal for making a vegetable burger, an Asian curry dish, spaghetti bolognaise, pulled jackfruit or even sushi! 

Many people are always looking for good meat alternatives without soya. Jackfruit is completely plant-based, high in fibre, low in fat and calories.

Read our blog: How do you marinate jackfruit? 

Green jackfruit preserved in salt water

There are two versions of jackfruit:

1. Young jackfruit or green jackfruit is picked before the natural fruit sugars are formed. This jackfruit has a neutral taste. Straight from the can, it has a mild artichoke flavour. It is preserved in salt water or 'saltlake brine' with a dash of lime juice and used for savoury dishes.
2. Yellow jackfruit is fully ripe and exotically sweet. It tastes like a mixture of mango, papaya and banana. This variety is preserved in syrup and used for snacks and desserts.

Why buy jackfruit from Jacky F.?

Jacky F. works with small farmers and cooperatives in Sri Lanka who, thanks to this project, can earn their own income from fruit that would otherwise go to waste. After harvesting the fruit, the jackfruit is processed and canned on site.

• high-quality source of fibre low in calories, fat and sugar
• 100% organic, harvested and processed without pesticides or artificial additives