Breadfruit on a tree looks fairly similar to jackfruit and durian, as well as a ” melon-sized dinosaur egg ,” according to Eater. But does breadfruit actually taste like bread?
Keep reading as we dive into the impressive tropical fruit, which is most commonly found in Hawaii and other tropical regions.
What does breadfruit taste like?
The name breadfruit, it turns out, isn’t a misnomer; per Mashed , as the fruit ripens, it gives off a sweet odor and, depending on the various stage when it is consumed, may be described as bread-like.
Breadfruit is often described in firsthand accounts as starchy, hence why it is said to taste potato-like if eaten in its earlier stages of development before it becomes sweeter, according to CBS Sunday Morning. It has also been described as similar to an artichoke in flavor, per HowStuffWorks .
While some mistakenly believe that breadfruit is inedible raw, that description is incomplete at best. Diane Ragone of the Breadfruit Institute told NPR : “You can eat breadfruit at any stage . When it’s small and green, it tastes like an artichoke. When it’s starchy and mature, it’s the equivalent of a potato. When it’s soft and ripe, it’s dessert.”