How to ripen jackfruit? Why can't we eat shredded jackfruit?

Jackfruit has a high nutritional value, rich in protein, sugar and a large number of phytonutrients. The yellow silk in the jackfruit is the early form of the jackfruit flesh, and it tastes sweet. In daily life, we usually see dry and wet jackfruits. The wet jackfruit has more water, soft and smooth flesh, and tastes light. The dry jackfruit flesh is harder and tastes very sweet. Which one do you like to eat?

Contents of this article

1. How to ripen jackfruit

2. Why can’t we eat shredded pineapple?

3. The difference between wet jackfruit and dry jackfruit

How to ripen jackfruit

Jackfruit can be ripened using the following methods: first, place it together with ripe apples, bananas, kiwis and other fruits and wait for it to ripen. Second, wrap it with plastic wrap and place it in a cool place and wait for a few days. Third, wrap it with plastic wrap and place it in the sun for about a day.

Ripe fruits such as apples, kiwis, bananas, etc. can secrete ethylene, which promotes the secretion of plant hormones and ripens them quickly. Wait until the jackfruit emits a sweet smell and it can be eaten.

If the weather is hot and there is no sun, jackfruit should not be stored at room temperature for a long time. It is recommended to heat it directly in a microwave or oven for consumption, or make it into other delicacies.

Jackfruit can be stored for about 5 days at room temperature of 11 to 13 degrees. If it is wrapped in plastic wrap with the skin and placed in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about 3 days. It is best to eat it as soon as possible.

Why can't we eat pineapple shreds?

There are two kinds of shredded materials inside jackfruit, one is white and the other is yellow. The white shredded materials are not recommended for consumption because they are synthetic fibers of the fruit. They have relatively strong stickiness, and the taste is not very good. They have no edible value and also contain allergenic ingredients. For sensitive people, there will be certain risks in consumption, so it is not recommended for consumption.

The yellow silk in jackfruit is the early form of jackfruit flesh, and it tastes sweet.

Jackfruit can be eaten directly after peeling, or it can be made into other fruit desserts.

The nutritional value of jackfruit is relatively high, including rich protein, carbohydrates and a large amount of phytonutrients.

The difference between wet jackfruit and dry jackfruit

The difference between wet jackfruit and dry jackfruit is that they mature at different times, have different tastes, different flesh, and different tree shapes. The growth cycle of wet jackfruit is shorter, generally it matures in about 100 days, while the growth cycle of dry jackfruit is longer, generally it takes more than 120 days to mature.

Taste: Wet jackfruit has more water, soft and smooth flesh, and tastes light. Dry jackfruit has harder flesh and tastes sweet.

Flesh: The flesh of wet jackfruit is light yellow, sticky like butter, and may be deformed if you take it out with force. The flesh of dry jackfruit is golden yellow, the flesh is more distinct, and it is easy to take out.

Tree shape: The wet jackfruit has a more open tree shape, and most of the leaves are oval, rich in color and shiny. The dry jackfruit has an upright tree shape, smaller leaves, and more rough leaf surfaces.