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Breadfruit | Description, History & Uses In Jamaica
What is breadfruit? Although technically a fruit, the breadfruit is prepared culinarily and eaten like a vegetable. A staple food in Jamaica, it looks somewhat like jackfruit, but the two are entirely different fruits. This article explores the breadfruit’s origins and how it arrived in Jamaica. It also explores how Jamaicans have embraced and integrated…













