Breadfruit belongs to the mulberry family.It can be found in tropical countries, mainly in the islands.
It is a large tree, reaching 30 meters in height.There are about 40 of his species.Depending on weather conditions breadfruit can be deciduous or evergreen.Externally, it is a bit like the oak.Fruiting begins at 4-5 years.
tree has a smooth bark of gray.Its branches are astonishingly varied.Some may be thicker and have the entire length of the leaves and the other - thin, with only a small amount of green at the ends.
The plant also has a very unusual large and thick leaves.They can be of different forms (solid or dissected) even on the same branch of the tree.
Flowers plants are small, inconspicuous, and are green.They can be male and female.The former have an elongated shape and bloom earlier.Women - with a larger inflorescence, resembling a mace.
special value breadfruit have its fruits, which are permanent, and the staple food of the inhabitants of tropical regions.They are large fruits having an oval shape.Mature fruits are yellow and yellow-brown, and reach a weight of 3-4 kg.Inside, depending on the species they are (or might not) seeds, which are also used as food.
few trees and shrubs can be compared with this generous fruitful plant.In just one season, it can give up to 200 fruits.
Mature fruits are eaten fried, boiled or baked.On the palate, they are somewhat similar to bread and potatoes at the same time.Seeds of plants are also roasted and eaten.
Since many fruits ripen at the same time, the locals have come up with a way to store them.To do this, dig a hole, line the bottom of the leaves of breadfruit and fold it peeled and washed fruits.Before using them, they wander a few weeks, although in this state fruit is edible after a year or even more.
In the resulting mass add coconut oil and baked cakes.The taste they resemble ordinary bread.Tourists usually get used to it quickly.Also, the fruit can be used as one of the ingredients of the local cuisine.
The composition of breadfruit different high fiber content.Eating its fruit reduces cholesterol, reduces the risk of certain diseases of the heart.The plant normalize bowel movements, cleaning it of toxins.
Breadfruit also contains fatty acids that regulate metabolism, help bone growth and affect the condition of the hair and skin.
plant is known not only for its fruit.Its wood is also very much appreciated.It is light, durable and is resistant to worms, insects and various fungi that can harm.The wood grain wood used in the construction of dwellings, musical instruments and boats.
A fiber of young plants of certain types of manufactured paper, clothes, fishing equipment and rope.
Breadfruit, photos of which can be found on the Internet, and has counterparts to grow at home.However, such a plant will not bear fruit, it is used as an ordinary flower.
