TFA Jackfruit

submitted over 9 years ago by CheebaSteebaFrugivore

##TFA Jackfruit##

Summary
So I'll start by saying IDK WTF a Jackfruit is, but it sounded interesting. I tested this at 5%. It's got an exotic flavor to it; almost reminds me of something you might find in the same family as a cherimoya, or a more exotic melon like papaya. The flavor is a little light, but it is very smooth and has a nice little bit of sweetness to it, so I imagine this will be good for mixes to add a bit of a tropical or exotic element.

On the Nose
Pineapple juice, sweet, candy.

Usage
Stand alone: 5%. Fairly boring by itself, but not bad. I don't think I'd want to bring it higher than this, seems like it might start to get funky.

In a mix: 1-4%

Throat
Mild.

Pairings
Pineapple, apple, pear, cherry, creams, melons, dragonfruit, stonefruits, exotic fruits.

Avoid
Coffee, Caramel, Butterscotch.

Steep
1-2 days.

Recipe Ideas
I could see this doing really well in like a Rabri, piña colada, fruit smoothie, things like that.

Comments

9 points

by escapingthewifeover 9 years ago

Jackfruit is an amazing fruit! Grows on huge trees, and each fruit can get to almost double the size of a bowling ball. Part of the flesh is incredibly sweet and tropical flavoured, other parts are used for curry (in Sri Lanka anyway) and has an almost meat-like texture and flavour. The seeds are also edible, look like large Brazil nuts, and soften with cooking - nutty/buttery flavour.

It's my favourite fruit in the world, and I only discovered it a few years ago after moving to Sri Lanka.

Anyway, that's what it is :)

1 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Very good information, thank you for the description! Seems pretty tasty. I can get some somewhat exotic fruits at my local grocery, but I don't think I've seen any jackfruit before =(

3 points

by Nutz_of_Brinover 9 years ago

That'd taste like pepper to me.

2 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Lol! You're such a jackass =)

3 points

by redhotmonkeyluvover 9 years ago

Thanks for the review. I enjoy this flavor and have used it as a standalone @ 15% without any muting or chemical taste. It's mango heavy and pairs really well with most any tropical fruit.

2 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Good to know, thanks for the input!

3 points

by milesmkdover 9 years agoMixologist

I pair mine with sweedish fish. It's delicious!!

2 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Ooh interesting, good idea! What %s do you like on them together?

1 points

by milesmkdover 9 years agoMixologist

I prefer 10% sweedish fish and 5%jackfruit. Still perfecting the mixing ratio. Looking to add one more flavor but just haven't had time to experiment yet. Dragon fruit would probably be my next mix.

3 points

by Chrisdvr1over 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Keep them coming I'm taking the day off. Go to figure out this goddamn cannoli. ;)

1 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Hahaha, right on man, I'd say you deserve a bit of a break! Yeah man this is turning out to be quite the challenge. Did you eat any cannolis for a reference yet?

2 points

by Chrisdvr1over 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Um no that mite make it to ez ;b

2 points

by twirleygirlover 9 years ago

I've paired it with FW Rockstar. Who'd'a'thunk, right? Was pretty good.

1 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

I could see that working for sure!

2 points

by TechnicolorRainbowsover 9 years ago

Did you get any sort of throat hit by it? I get a rough one when using it at any percent.

1 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Throat for me was very mild, almost undetectable. I typically get a harsh throat from melons and a lot of fruits, so I was pleasantly surprised by that.

2 points

by MeLurkerover 9 years ago

To me it tastes like a lighter mango. Recommend it.

2 points

by HOLMES5over 9 years ago

I love me some Jack Fruit, a good one tastes like apples.

1 points

by twirleygirlover 9 years ago

wow. funny you should say that. I like jack fruit flavors in my ejuice - but DO NOT like ANY apple flavors in my ejuice (I've tried many different ones and can always tell when there's an apple flavor in ejuice). Apple flavors just taste "off" to me.

1 points

by [deleted]over 9 years ago

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1 points

by unknownredditover 9 years ago

Ahhh heck yes. I bought this too.. looking forward to trying it.

I was thinking Jackfruit Piña Colada. I might toss in a few % of cactus as well. Or maybe after if the flavor isn't great.

Any other good recommendations to mix with Jack fruit? also, I have some Jackfruit JAM that's really yummy.

1 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Yeah I could see it doing really well in a piña colada recipe. Currently I'm using cherimoya in the recipe I'm working on, but am thinking the jackfruit might be a better choice to accent the pineapple. Not too sure, I haven't really mixed with it, just wanted to try it out since I had it and it piqued my interest. I would think maybe like a fruit punch sort of thing would be really nice with some jackfruit. Profile might be difficult though, piña colada is proving to be much more difficult than I anticipated.