Cempedak

Artocarpus integer

fruit

A smaller cousin of jackfruit, with orange, melting, very fragrant flesh, raw or fried as fritters; the seeds are roasted.

Origin

Malaysia and Indonesia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The ripe fruit is opened by hand, as the rind gives way by itself, and the flesh bulbs are pulled out; the seeds are cooked before being eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its scent, between durian and mango, fills a whole room.