Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days
Counter then Fridge
- Do not wash until ready to cut
- Leave whole at room temperature until ripe check for softening and strong fragrance
- Move to fridge once ripe
- Store ripe whole fruit or cut pieces in sealed container
- Coat cut fruit with lemon juice to slow browning if desired
- Keep away from ethylene-sensitive produce
Freezing freezing method 2-3 months
Frozen (Cut)
- Pack cut, ripe arils in freezer bag
- Freeze
- Best for smoothies or cooked dishes
Protect your produce
This item produces ethylene gas, which can speed up ripening/spoilage of nearby produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Overripe jackfruit is still usable in smoothies or cooked dishes; trim any off spots.
Fun Facts
- Jackfruit is the world's largest tree fruit; young green jackfruit is used as a meat substitute, ripe fruit is sweet.