Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

Native to southeast asia and seen at kampong areas in singapore, the Jackfruit tree produces one of the largest tree-borne fruit in the world and can weight up to 36kg! The fruits are not only eaten raw but can be also eaten many forms: Canned in syrup, dried (jackfruit chips), fried, cooked in curry and many more.

The wood of the tree is used to make musical instruments in Indonesia.

No comments: