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A tropical fruit that makes a great stand-in for meat
Jackfruit is a huge, oblong fruit grown profusely in tropical regions of the world. When cooked, it has a texture surprisingly similar to shredded meat—but without the saturated fat and large carbon footprint. As a bonus, jackfruit is incredibly low in sugar (0 grams when harvested young), high in fiber (9 grams in ½ cup), and free of gluten and soy.
Since 2012, The Jackfruit Company has been bringing ethically and sustainably sourced jackfruits to market. Their curry jackfruit flavor makes a satisfying filling for lettuce cups, and the barbecue flavor is an unbelievable all-veggie stand-in for shredded pork or beef.