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Upton's Naturals - Jackfruit Original - 35.2 oz.
Upton's Naturals - Jackfruit Original - 35.2 oz. (1kg) Upton's Naturals Jackfruit Original is a meat alternative that had a consistency similar to shredded meat. Native to Asia, the Jackfruit is recognizable for its spiky exterior, and notable for its many stages of maturity, each of which yields a different texture and flavor. Upton's Naturals Jackfruit is minimally processed, full of flavor and completely cruelty free. Upton's Naturals would like to introduce this once unfamiliar fruit to the Western palate. This meat alternative is great to use for sandwiches, salads, wraps and over rice. Upton's Naturals Jackfruit Original Features: Meat alternative Consistency similar to shredded meat Great for sandwiches, salads, wraps and over rice Good source of fiber 100% vegan Frequently Asked Questions Who is Upton's Naturals?Since 2006, Chicago-based Upton's Naturals has been committed to making delicious varieties of seitan using real, simple ingredients. A vegan-owned company, co-founder and president, Daniel Staackmann, hopes that by cooking with Upton's Naturals, more people will see how easy it is to be vegan-and that it's not about just eating salads. (However, it's important to eat salads too!) What is Jackfruit?Native to Southeast Asia, Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world and is capable of reaching up to 100 pounds! With a spiky exterior and fibrous interior, the fruit's varying stages of maturity yield both different textures and flavors. Young, green Jackfruit is typically used in savory cuisine, as the flesh has yet to develop a sweet flavor and thus can be seasoned more easily. At this stage, the cooked fruit's texture is similar to that of shredded meat, which makes it an ideal meat substitute. All of the different Jackfruit varieties offered by Upton's Naturals are made from this type of fruit.Mature, ripe Jackfruit has a flavor that can be described as sweet, like a combination of pineapple and mango. As the fruit creates its own