Nangka

Nangka

The scientific name is artocarpus heterophyllus and in a family of Moraceae, The jackfruit or nangka in Malay language is undoubtedly the worlds largest tree-fruit; with single pieces weighing up to 30 kg! Curiously, most of the fruit grows out of the main tree-trunk (see photos) which give the plant a bizarre appearance. Thought to be originally from the Indian sub-continent, this fruit has been grown in Malaysia since ancient times. Due to the spiny exterior, some people mistaken it for durian, however this fruit is much larger, sweeter, and has much more pleasant and less-persistent smell. Most people like the taste of jackfruit on their first bite. The fruit has a "familiar" yet exotic taste; somewhat a combination of pineapple, banana, and papaya. There are two different flesh colors available; Yellow and Orange