BREADFRUIT TREE
THE BREADFRUIT TREE Breadfruit is a new food crop to our country contact us Breadfruit is a tropical fruit that belongs to the same family as mulberry and jackfruit. It has a starchy flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked in various ways. Breadfruit is not native to Uganda, but it has been introduced there by different means. Breadfruit is high in complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and cholesterol and gluten free. It has a moderate glycemic index (blood sugar shock) compared to white potato, white rice, white bread, and taro 1 . One cup of raw breadfruit (220g) provides 227 calories , 2.4g of protein , 60g of carbohydrates , and 0.5g of fat . The protein in breadfruit is from essential amino acids that the body can’t produce on its own. Breadfruit is also an excellent source of potassium , vitamin C , pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), thiamin (B1), and fiber 2 3 . Breadfruit als...