Fruit

Jackfruit

About This Entry

Jackfruit is a massive tropical fruit with fibrous sweet flesh used in curries, desserts, and plant-based cooking — its tropical starch-sweet character pairs with aromatic whites, lager, and off-dry styles.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Tropical Fruits

Classification

Fruits

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Scientific Classification

Display name
Jackfruit
Classification
Fruits
Group
Tropical Fruits
Scientific name
Artocarpus heterophyllus

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.