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Jackfruit
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Jackfruit is a tropical whole-food fruit providing fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins. Generally well-tolerated; rare allergic reactions in individuals with latex or birch pollen allergy.
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164 products
What it is
The large fruit of Artocarpus heterophyllus, used either ripe (sweet) or young/green (savory meat alternative).
Whole-food fruit; young jackfruit is used as a fibrous meat substitute in vegan dishes.
Why it's flagged
- rare latex-fruit cross-reactivity
What regulators actually say
"Jackfruit, raw — provides vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber."
"Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tropical fruit with high nutritional value and emerging applications as a meat analogue."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food; not a Novel Food.
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