{"product_id":"breadfruit","title":"Breadfruit","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eBreadfruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBreadfruit is a massive, starch-heavy fruit harvested from the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"63\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eArtocarpus altilis\u003c\/i\u003e tree, a towering botanical landmark throughout the rainforests and coastal villages of Guyana and the West Indies. Encased in a thick, pebbled green skin, it is a nutritional powerhouse of the Caribbean. These fruits are chosen for their high complex-carbohydrate content and their historical role as a \"life-sustaining\" staple that provided food security across the archipelago for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe flavor is mild, earthy, and subtly nutty, bearing a striking resemblance to freshly baked sourdough bread when roasted. Because it is a dense, starchy botanical, it has a heavy, firm, and \"meaty\" body that becomes incredibly tender and fluffy upon cooking. It provides a neutral, absorbent base that acts as a perfect canvas for the rich, oily, and salted flavors common in Caribbean pot-dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIt is most frequently used as a primary \"ground provision\" or starch. In Caribbean households, breadfruit is rarely eaten raw; instead, it is roasted whole over an open coal fire, boiled in salted water, or sliced into thin wedges and fried into crisp chips. Because of its structural integrity, it is often used as a direct replacement for potatoes or flour-based dumplings in heavy soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCultural Use \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eVitality \u0026amp; Sustenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Culturally, breadfruit is used as a restorative for those performing heavy physical labor, valued for its ability to provide long-lasting energy. It is a staple in Caribbean culinary traditions for its unmatched ability to \"fill the belly\" and sustain a household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eThe \"Roasted\" Tradition:\u003c\/b\u003e To prepare traditionally, place a whole, mature breadfruit directly into the embers of a wood fire. Once the skin is charred black and a steam-vent appears at the stem, peel away the char to reveal the steaming, white-yellow flesh. Slice and serve hot with a knob of local butter or salted codfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eOil Down Infusion:\u003c\/b\u003e For a one-pot preparation, peel and cube the breadfruit and simmer it in fresh coconut milk along with turmeric, pigtail or salt-meat, and leafy greens (callaloo). Boil until the coconut milk has reduced to a thick, yellow oil that coats the tender breadfruit chunks—a dish known in many islands as the ultimate comfort food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold by weight. Select your preferred pound option.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh breadfruit sold by weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable weight options:\u003cbr\u003e• 1 lb\u003cbr\u003e• 3 lb\u003cbr\u003e• 5 lb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiece size varies naturally. Final weight based on total product weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mohabir Market","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":48022031007998,"sku":null,"price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":48022031040766,"sku":null,"price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48022031073534,"sku":null,"price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9423\/4878\/files\/Breadfruit.png?v=1771875679","url":"https:\/\/mohabirmarket.com\/products\/breadfruit","provider":"Mohabir Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}