Saturday, August 12, 2017

The Wonder of Jackfruit (Nangka)

Dr Abe V Rotor 

Nangka or langka (Artocarpus integra), Agoo, La Union
1. Biggest fruit in the world
2 .The only tree that bears underground fruits.
3. Total weight of fruits may surpass that of the tree itself.
4. Aroma can be detected even in small amount, and at far distance.
5. Highly adapted in the tropics, requires very little care.
6. Its wood is best for violin, guitar and other wooden musical instruments.
7. Latex makes strong special glue.
8. Its family (Moraceae) is large and diverse, includes the figs, durian and breadfruit.
9. Food preparations from fruit are many, from sweets to vegetable (green fruit). Seed is edible - boiled or made into confectionery products.
10. Fruit is highly regarded as aphrodisiac. ~





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