How to Pick and Eat the Best Jackfruit from the Store

John from www.okraw.com. shares with you his top 10 tips to so you can pick the best jackfruit that tastes like bubble gum from the store. He will also show you how he cuts the jackfruit so you can easily eat the delicious fruit.
In this episode, John shares with you his experience in selecting the best jackfruit from the store. You will learn some of the sure-fire techniques that will guarantee you get a good jackfruit every time.
You will learn the tips that will let you select whole or cut jackfruit that has already been picked from the tree and available for sale at the store or farmers mark. You will learn how important the color, the smell, the firmness, the shape of the jackfruit in determining ripeness.
Next, John will share with you how to take care of your jackfruit once you get it home from the store, how you should store it, rotate it and learn the best time to eat it.
After sharing his tips, John will show you how he likes to cut open and eat a jackfruit so that it creates little latex and makes it easy and fun to eat your ripe jackfruit.
Finally, John will give his tips to the produce industry on how to sell more jackfruit and increase the demand for this exotic fruit in the USA.
After watching this episode, you will be empowered to select the best jackfruit and know how to eat it.
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[@mariab.1997]

45 minutes tip 1) get to the store early for big, best selection. 2)if you can smell it go for bubblegum scent but well ripened ones may not smell. 3)interior color should be dark yellow orange buy Precut to see interior 4)exterior color golden in color (of course this is opposite to fact in my experience) 5)flatter skin spikes instead of pointy skin spikes 6) soft to touch it should give a little or yield to general pressure 7)heavy for its size 8)shape. It funky... Ovalish on top and bottom not pointyish 9)size in general bigger is better but not always because they don't list veriety. Larger fruit hopefully on tree longer. Not too critical 10) some brown spotting can be indicator of ripeness or rot so look it over well. 11) tap/slap it should sound like watermelon. This vid is too long he yaps too much and someone said he didnt cut a ripe one open, so you cant see an example of how his tips work. After all he said he got them all because he felt each met enough of his criteria to be good fruit. So... I'm outta here!

[@Guy4UnderDog]

He's ALWAYS like that. Thanks for the summary. It saves me the head banging and face palm planting. He always has good info if you can stand it.

[@alanwayne1300]

Maria B. Thank you so much.

[@stacym735]

Thank you!

[@awwwsamnorton1052]

Thank you

[@DeltaChi16]

You’re the real MVP❤️

[@a.m.9357]

By far the best, best, best video in entire YT on jackfruits. Others talk about how to pick them from trees (which is almost non-existent), this is perfect as it talks about how to pick them up from the shop/store. 5-star video.

[@sandraolmsted6745]

I'm glad to know the ripe ones don't have the sticky sap to deal with! I bought a cut piece of ripe jack fruit at Global Foods Market, the best international foods store where I live, and used your excellent method of cutting, sans the oiling me and the knife. It worked perfectly! YUM!

[@orlandogreengirl3053]

Great video. I just went and bought my first jackfruit (15 lbs) It is sitting on my kitchen counter waiting to be cut up. OMG got a small package of fruit from Asian market, came home ate the whole thing and went back today and bought a whole one. Your tips are great, Thank you.

[@karenmoody5161]

So happy to watching your videos again. I've gotten away from the healthy eating. I missed you! You mentioned an Ozone for cleaning the fruit. I would love to hear more about that. Have you done any videos on it? If not, will you?

[@jewel8807]

I had my first experience with Jackfruit at the local grocery store. It was pre cut and I found them amazing. Thanks to your video however when I found hole ones I knew how to pick a good one. It was even better than the first fruit I tried. Thank you so much for your video.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Thank you so much! This was thorough and I watched the whole thing while cutting up some squash and prepping some lentils. My jackfruit is not quite ripe buuuut I’m going g to use it as a meat substitute so I can’t wait to try it out now. 😁

[@amberinthebox4462]

Thx dude. Very informative

[@thepricelife2374]

John, I used your tips, got a good one, was my first time having jack fruit (other than premade bbq or taco package). Was great! really enjoyed it!. Thank you for the video! I enjoy it when you introduce us to a fruit and demonstrate how to enjoy it! I roasted the seeds for 10 minutes in the air fryer, was enjoyable, neutral flavor, soft texture. I read the seeds contain some compounds that need to be eliminated by heat processing them, like having to heat process mushrooms. Thank you again for the video!

[@gvas7560]

I have bought some Jack fruits from HEB in San Antonio and they all have been good. Yes, they are imported from Mexico. I usually let it sit until is almost getting to the point of getting rotten then I cut it all open and freeze what I do not eat. I took a seed and germinated it and I am currently growing it in a pot until it gets bigger. I am not sure if it will produce, but I am having fun seeing it grow.

[@InHisName999]

Hi John, I was hoping you could do a video on all the great not so common fruits that could be grown in California. This year I already planted Anna apple, flora grande peach, plumcuots, mayfair nectarine, tangelo, Mandarin, blood orange, naval, goji berry, 2 pineapple guava, sorbet blueberry and a blackberry bush. You've inspired me and I already have 3 raised beds 3 ft by 6 ft with peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers. Really trying to grow the thingas that are the most exspensive to buy organic. Thanks

[@SteveSmekar-ll6ln]

Way to go. Plow through all the yummy salad and juice ingredients. Then your fruit will start later. I will volunteer to be excited for you.

[@tepauls3112]

Calander 2008 I

[@judithanne1234]

Great info! We had fresh Jackfruit in Thailand, and fell in love with the taste. The best place I've found for good Jackfruit is an Asian market. Worst place is Whole Foods.

[@unao3637]

Great Video!. That's why you were the top pick when I (re)searched for JF. I'm lost how many other people are complaining in the comments of how long the duration of his coverage on this Tree Fruit is. ..I believe that's why they are coming here. Because they haven't ate enough John Fruit er I mean Jack fruit. :) Or else you'll be as energetic as John to embrace his information..

[@annieyahu676]

Thank you! Excellent video and great information. Very helpful. I'm getting ready to start eating them!!

[@apuz13]

Because of John both my wife and I were able to try Jackfruit the other day and maybe it was one of the ones he has there.Thanks John

[@Mousirelen]

Listen I thought I was the one person in the world that loves Jackfruit the most. But my gosh, I can only take my hat off to you. The excitement in you, the inspiration, the way how you could easily lecture for 24 hours on the topic of jackfruit it is an honour. I do not fault you as some people critiquing you, all that you shared was relevant and informative. Great job....thank you much. PS. Thanks for letting me know you got it for 50c per lb. It was just yesterday I bought 2 Jackfruit in NJ @ whole foods for $2.49 per lb. Grand total $83..... the only consolation is though, that I actually drove 5 minutes from my home to get them. So it being my favourite fruit in the whole wide world, normally the cost of a plane ticket is associated with any opportunity I get to devour a Jackfruit. So it's pricey but I still feel like Charlie Sheen..... WINNING!!

[@marylafrance9547]

I always wondered what the heck those were and now thanks to you I can eat one too!

[@jpa2471]

Thanks for the great video I ordered jackfruit seeds 3 days ago so this is perfect timing thank you.

[@plants4ever48]

Sampled some Jackfruit here in south Australia and wow it is sooo worth it! These tips are great so thanks a million John. Our markets here have none currently so waiting hopefully not too long for them to come back maybe by end of our winter here! Yum yum yum!!

[@yingchen3532]

This is the most interesting and informative video on jackfruit! Thank you!!

[@mernabling]

Hey guy, u did an excellent job showing and relating this fruit. It was and is the best video i have seen.Thank you.

[@ddsbayoukitchen]

Thanks. Great info on how to pick cut & eat it!!!

[@carrollindsay432]

I am depotting my jackfruit right now in fact my first fresh jackfruit. I ate a few pods yum yum. My seeds I am boiling. I purchased a great JF no sticky and I cut it open without your video. Thank you for explaining how to cut and prepare jackfruit. My only concern there is no compose in my area do you have any ideas. I am doing a prayer walk for 9 days and will eat jackfruit and more vegetables the money saved will go to the people hurt by the terrible storms. Your video is awesome John. thanks

[@timlechuga3732]

My girlfriend and I loved everything about this video. My girlfriend and I are vegan and we first experienced jackfruit in Vietnam. My girlfriend is giggling as I write this because I just bought our first jackfruit from the store and I wished I had watched these tips first. I'm going to try and get my girlfriend to cook pulled-bbq style jack fruit for din din. But seriously, we do LOVE this video, thank you for taking the time! Sincerely, My girlfriend and I.

[@trevd2087]

Do you have a girlfriend? Didn't notice u mention if u had one or not🤣

[@richardgray8593]

@@trevd2087 I think Tim is making fun of John mentioning his girlfriend so much in the video.

[@kehcat1]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN! You are the best....I am going to try Jackfruit again to see if I can like it.

[@DukeDuke2010]

Excellent tips.. Very descriptive. I needed this..

[@masterartist168]

I got my Jackfruit in an Asian store in Los Angeles for 2 pounds for 79 cents. Thanks for this tape. I'm gonna eat my first Jackfruit tonight. Yummmmm!

[@deborahharkins3926]

Great advice, John. I particularly appreciated your storage in the skin idea.

[@seapark1792]

Thanks John for the great tips on picking up jackfruits, I really appreciate it. Due to time constraints, I had to fast forward a few times which make me wonder if others had to do the same. A shorter video may be more popular, just a thought. Thanks again, your love of jackfruits shines through 😀🤣🤣

[@Downeastwaves]

I gave you the 1000th like! We had jack fruit while visiting Thailand. So yummy! Thanks

[@First._.Last.]

You are very thorough.

[@techenthusiast4542]

John, I really like all your videos. Tons of useful information whether it's about juicing, raw foods or growing your own foods etc. You show great energy in all of your videos. One suggestion though, if you can cut down the length of videos and highlight important points at the beginning of video and additional information towards the end, it would be super beneficial for people who have a busy daily lives. Great job I must say.. :)

[@josejgarcia2314]

I had a half Jack fruit from the store. They cut it for me and I finished it off with my mom. I liked it and my mom liked it. Always weird when it's the first time. To us it had a mango and melon flavor. Loved it. I would buy again soon. .59 cents or so a pound. I paid under 5 dollars for half PC. Good stuff. Next time I'll roast the seeds or boils. Can't wait.

[@sberryscake]

thank you so much for this video. i have watched several of your videos tonight. i find them very informative. i have not had one yet, but plan to in the near future. subscribed

[@jerrywilson6171]

Best video i have seen so far for Jackfruit. Thank You!!!

[@KudukUngol]

Thank you for such a thorough video. I didn't think it was too long. Jackfruit is not a common fruit and doesn't sound very cheap so I'd rather be armed with too much info so I'm sure not to waste my money!

[@arlendavis]

Great Video. I have loved Jackfruit since I was a kid and moved to the Philippines and India. I have found that it is far less messy to wait until you are all done to use Coconut oil. Once you are ready to clean up the latex rub coconut oil into and onto everything that has latex on it, then wash it off with liquid dish soap. Like you say, if they are good and ripe they don't have that much latex anyway. :-)

[@nareshbabu8004]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@maxiesky9594]

Great video. VERY informative! I just bought my first Jackfruit wedges yesterday at Whole foods. VERY expensive but affordable based on your info. I paid $3.99/lb. I got two came they were so good. One of the produce person's offered to open one for me to taste and I was hooked! It was 6PM and Hadn't eaten all day. I ate 3/4 of a pod and it sustained me till 11:00PM! Yes, I was ripped off, price wise, but based on the excellent info you gave I can pick one out myself at the Oriental market! I also read that this fruit is a great Cancer fighter and LOADED with the best fits. and minerals!

[@leenandubai9993]

Great video....the jack fruit I got was very unripe ,and rotten parts when cut open.The flesh of the fruit is small and white. Can it ripen with foil kept in an oven ? Is it safe to cook it.Thank you

[@ladyci]

Fantastic video! Ty!

[@seokjinah5072]

Thank you, I can't wait to go buy some jackfruit today! So helpful

[@miminguyen1136]

Great tips, thanks Also, any oils will do, don’t have to be coconut oil, during cutting, could use paper towels with a little dip of oil to wipe off the latex tarts from the cords

[@reallythere]

Thank you very much. I've been wanting to try it. Noe I will.

[@asasmith3909]

Very informative , thanks from San Antonio Texas !!!

[@indianeinstein1978]

thanks very useful info for me ! iam from kerala, south India

[@shahilagh]

john you r really good. ti can't bemire it is since 2013 that i watching these videos.

[@christyxy702]

3 LBS for $1 at the Mexican market. First ever time buying jackfruit, got 2 small ones.. less than $3 a piece. It was more crunchy like apple. It was still good. Next time it goes on sale, I’m buy one of the big ones.

[@BaseballDiamondJim]

One of your best video's. Most are excellent this just had info I wanted. Thank you.

[@matchapear]

I ate raw jackfruit tonight for the first time. Loved it.

[@308KingsRoad]

Thank you for this you are filled with so much useful information. Ease up with the elaborating.

[@joeshittheragman42]

I’ve got a tree in my backyard. San Diego county. South San Diego. Got 7 large ones on tree should be ready in April 2021

[@lynneteo1095]

Thanks for “empowering” us on knowledge of the Jackfruit

[@edbengtson6989]

Thank you for the education... Im in El Paso Tx more desert & dry...but thanks to whole foods, possibly Sprouts and hopefully like u said cosco... We'll see some over here...ill be prepared on how to tackle this fruit...

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Thank you so much for the tips on Jackfruit. I’ve only experienced the canned variety thus far, which I used in Sloppy Jacks. Hoping to find a whole one at so point.

[@yolandastanford9223]

Thank you so much for this valuable information! I was given a sample piece at a fruit stand, but was intimidated when I saw them at a store, so thanks I again!!!

[@ArthurCA12]

Thanks for the tips. I got mine at Costco. They're now selling it in San Francisco.

[@deb2319]

Smells like bubblegum, ripe n reedy golden darkish is best, spikes r smoothe, n ripe is yielding to pressure, poke n pick one that gives sum dentation... Weight is good for juice...small n heavy is okay... Long stem, brown spotting is tricky...could go either way lol...so much to learn here... good luck 💗🙏

[@prophetessempressafrakasan9567]

Great Information, enjoyed the details!!!!!

[@talesia]

I liked your video, it was like watching something on discovery channel. thanks

[@michaelbonner5397]

Thanks John

[@amc8409]

To make it faster, here are his tips (actually 12, not 10): 1) Go to where they sell a lot of jackfruit-- better selection, better price. 2) Smell them-- bubblegum is what you're going for. 3) Interior color (if buying pre-cut fruit)-- vibrant yellow or orange, not white or pale. 4) Exterior color-- not dark green (unripe), but lighter green with golden/brown spots (see #11) 5) Bumps/spikes--compare a very-bumpy one with a not-so-bumpy...the less-bumpy ones are more ripe. 6) Yields to gentle pressure (especially on brown spots), but not mushy (like an avocado). 7) Should be heavy for its size (hold & compare different sizes & their weights)...the heavier, the better (juicier, sweeter). 8) Nicely round all over. If it's pointy at the top, there's possibly no fruit inside the pointy area. If it's lumpy, it may be rotten. 9) Bigger is not always better. There are different varieties (just like watermelon). But, bigger ones might have been on the tree longer, so it might be more ripe. 10) Wider stem might mean better fruit. 11) Brown spotting- may mean more ripe. Could be bruising or rot, so make sure your finger doesn't go through (that's rot). Make sure it gives to pressure, but doesn't stay dented. *if most of the fruit is good & you decide to keep it, eat it soon, or cut off the rotted part & put it in the fridge. 12) It should sound hollow (like a watermelon).

[@AlexSol1]

So that biggest green jackfruit on your counter. How long would it normally take on your counter to ripen?

[@tarapotamus]

That was thorough information! Thank you

[@mimib7970]

thank you, this was very specific and helpful .....considering how expensive they tend to be in stores it sure is important to know a few tips & tricks. mine was huge but man o man i had so much latex in that rind, sure wish i had coated my knife n hand with oil or had gloves at first,....awesome defense mechanism if i was a tree lmao wow wish mine was so vibrant inside like yours....it was a tad dry for its size

[@mpscreations9141]

Good information maaraya.. By subramanya

[@joy8756]

Wash the seeds then dry them, then roast it. Once roasted peel the skin and eat it. Its delish

[@danwhite4804]

Great video, thank you for making it.

[@MSMAXIALE]

And videos like this are why you are the king of veg videos.

[@Raking222]

Thank you for all the great clips. There are yellow jackfuit and orange jackfruit. Question, how can you tell from the outside?

[@raphaelm6149]

I have Jackfruit growing in the yard ... should I let them drop off before harvesting ?

[@kakibollywoodremixes8516]

I nominate you to be the official veg diet ambassador. You are bubbling with life

[@happycrab711]

Thank you, thank you. Love the video, great info!

[@michellearchambault6555]

Thank you for your video! Very informative!

[@ednavandam9114]

I am from the philippines so i know jackfruit. Filipinoys love it.

[@amberinthebox4462]

"JACK FRUIT CONSUMER, eh eh eh eh ehalright." Lol this dudes from california beach and possibly surfs. I sound like that and dont surf (fl). and...probably a stoner. Lol being a floridian, we sound similar....just california has its own accent kinda thing. I hope im right. Idk y. Makes me smile. Quarantines got me missing the beach

[@cherylwilliams2799]

Thanks for the info. Good to know.

[@tinkerduckienicholez.9380]

Best jackfruit video I have seen! I just bought my 1st one and it is the most amazing fruit ever! Thank you for your video.

[@Naturellona]

Yes i say it's a cross between banana and a melon I love it!

[@garysmith6040]

thank you

[@JanineLauraBronson]

Have you tried freezing any leftover pods well, for example secured in air-tight zip-lock baggies in advance, for an additional party? Quite nourishing at 2.8 grams protein per cup of delicious jackfruit, is very tasty, together with blueberries, mulberries, figs, and homemade vegan icecream. :)

[@ES-qt7jv]

I went to an Armenian supermarket and purchased gigantic one. 33cents per pound. Superking market in Northridge and Van Nuys. Purchased last week

[@honeybuzzard2843]

I LOVE THIS INFO.. I'm JF deficit...I need this information.

[@margaretcartwright621]

do i have to discard the white strings or can i use them as a meat substitute? maybe cooking in an adobo sauce?

[@mdquazinazrulislam9187]

Margaret Cartwright f

[@Daniel-og2nb]

John where are some of your favorite spots to buy jackfruit in SOCAL?????

[@ednavandam9114]

Where we can get jackfruit seeds to plant? Any recommendations?

[@mimib7970]

curious do you have a video similar to this only for Gac fruit?

[@thegreenbeanvegan6449]

i love that stuff,

[@peroxisome1]

I could use 4x speed for John's videos. I hate skipping parts of it.

[@Guy4UnderDog]

Just bought one from a farmer here in sw Florida $4 per lb... 28 lbs! :-O I was worried that it might not have been picked ripe enough...after 2 days it's beginning to smell

[@marciomoraes6462]

I'm Brasilian I love jack fruit

[@stephanieviolette1273]

This guy must eat so much jackfruit.

[@rosarivera7655]

I got lucky here in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. My neighbor has a tree. I couldn't believe it. They don't eat it either. Lucky me.

[@Arkianii]

Yummy!

[@keirenle]

Like your programs. I don't think we need to use pesticide for Jackfruit because the skin is pretty thick

[@gretchenohar3083]

You provided some great tips and I thank you for that. However, it took way too long to finish this video. A little less chatter would be greatly appreciated.

[@tinahutchins2848]

love you!

[@tonicoote6388]

Thanks for sharing. But your info is a to long. Show more demo and less talk.

[@beccadallas]

I think you broke the record for how many times someone can say "girlfriend" in 45 minutes. 😂😂😂

[@rosarivera7655]

Becca Lucky girlfriend. While others don't mention them at all. Lol.

[@richardgray8593]

@Becca Yeah, this girlfriend must be a real winner. On other videos he mentions the girlfriend even MORE!

[@evelynfussell174]

So show us what jackfruit looks like cut & see you enjoy eating one😃