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Young jackfruit

Young jackfruit is an unripe fruit commonly cooked as a savory shredded meat substitute or vegetable.

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About Young jackfruit

Young jackfruit is the unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, harvested before the flesh develops the sweetness and aroma of ripe jackfruit. It is commonly cooked in curries, stews, sandwiches, salads, and other savoury dishes, where the cooked fruit is used as a vegetable-like ingredient.

Its pale yellow to greenish pods and fibrous interior have a firm, stringy texture that can separate into shreds after cooking. The flavour is relatively mild and absorbs surrounding sauces. Texture and flavour vary with cooking method and with how much seed, core, and brine remain in the product.

Young jackfruit is commonly sold fresh, canned, or packaged in brine, with the seeds and tough central material removed to varying degrees. Simmering, braising, roasting, or sautéing softens the fruit and can separate it into shreds. Draining brined or canned fruit changes its wetness and seasoning before further cooking.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Young jackfruit

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Young jackfruit nutrition & diet

Young jackfruit nutritional value

Product example: ORGANIC YOUNG JACKFRUIT (Edward & Sons Trading Co., Inc)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
45kcal
Protein
2.3g
Carbs
10.1g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to unripe jackfruit flesh in the same fresh, canned, frozen, cooked, or brined form, with seeds, core, and fibrous portions handled consistently. Draining and shredding alter the serving definition. Record oils, sauces, sweeteners, and seasonings used in a prepared meat-substitute dish.

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Diet considerations

Young jackfruit is a plant-derived fruit used in savory preparations. Compatibility changes when it is packed in brine, cooked with animal fat or broth, coated, or served in a sauce containing dairy or cereal ingredients. Distinguish plain fruit from a finished substitute dish; portion affects carbohydrate patterns.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — ORGANIC YOUNG JACKFRUIT ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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