Wondering how to pick the perfect jackfruit? Learn simple farmer-approved tips to identify a ripe, sweet and ready-to-eat jackfruit this season
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Look at the Colour
A ripe jackfruit usually changes from bright green to yellowish-green or light brownish-green. Some varieties may stay slightly green, so colour alone is not enough. Always check other signs of ripeness before buying.
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Check the Spikes
Farmers often examine the fruit’s spikes. As the jackfruit ripens, the spikes become wider apart, less sharp, and slightly softer. If the spikes feel very hard and pointed, the fruit is probably still unripe.
Farmers often examine the fruit’s spikes. As the jackfruit ripens, the spikes become wider apart, less sharp, and slightly softer. If the spikes feel very hard and pointed, the fruit is probably still unripe.
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Smell the Fruit
A sweet, fruity aroma is one of the best signs of a ripe jackfruit. The fragrance becomes stronger as the fruit matures. If there is little or no smell, the jackfruit may need more time to ripen.
A sweet, fruity aroma is one of the best signs of a ripe jackfruit. The fragrance becomes stronger as the fruit matures. If there is little or no smell, the jackfruit may need more time to ripen.
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Press Gently
Gently press the outer skin with your fingers. A ripe jackfruit should give slightly under pressure but still feel firm. If it feels extremely hard, it is unripe. If it feels too soft, it may be overripe.
Gently press the outer skin with your fingers. A ripe jackfruit should give slightly under pressure but still feel firm. If it feels extremely hard, it is unripe. If it feels too soft, it may be overripe.
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Try the Tap Test
Experienced farmers use the tap test. Tap the fruit lightly with your knuckles. A ripe jackfruit produces a dull, hollow sound, while an unripe one gives a solid and dense sound.
Experienced farmers use the tap test. Tap the fruit lightly with your knuckles. A ripe jackfruit produces a dull, hollow sound, while an unripe one gives a solid and dense sound.
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Choose a Fresh, Heavy Fruit
When buying jackfruit, pick one that feels heavy for its size and has a pleasant aroma. Avoid fruits with a sour or fermented smell, as they may be overripe and losing quality.
When buying jackfruit, pick one that feels heavy for its size and has a pleasant aroma. Avoid fruits with a sour or fermented smell, as they may be overripe and losing quality.
NOTE – This article was originally published in News 18 and can be viewed here
