Aroy-D Young Green Jackfruit in Brine, 20 Ounce (Pack of 6)

Rinse, smash, and flavor it. So easy to work with.I made spiced 'pulled pork' sandwiches and piled it high with a slightly sweet cole slaw. Neither my husband or I are vegetarians/ vegans, but I enjoy having dishes that don't necessarily require flesh, and my husband is open to what I make. He wasn't sure what I used, but could tell it wasn't exactly pork.. but he liked it. Sometimes I just want to try something new, and this had been on my list to try for some time now. This was a pleasant substitute but it certainly isn't a perfect swap (didn't expect it to be). Texture is great for what I made though, so that is important! It could even be used to stretch or mix in with meat for a lightened up version of a dish.I rinsed the fruit well. I tried a piece by itself. Fairly bland as expected, with a hint of watered down artichoke taste. Olive texture? I used two cans, and with a drained weight of 10 oz per can, the amount certainly looked like 1.5-2 lbs of pulled pork. So pretty even. After slow cooking it in several spices and BBQ sauce, the flavoring was delicious. It could have been put together quickly too, with likely same flavor outcome. Paired well with the cole slaw I made. I think my next foray with it will be to make a pulled chicken dish using Mexican flavors. Since I rarely get out to the stores, I figured I would just buy the jackfruit off Amazon, so I can't comment on price. {{Currently 6 for $17. $2.83 per can. I used two cans to make a large skillet of 'pulled pork' for $5.66. We used regular sized hamburger rolls, and with a combination of 'pork' and cole slaw, there were 8 sandwiches made.}}Item shipped quickly, no damaged or dented cans, product is as described, and it worked for what I wanted to use it for. I don't see any reason not to give the product and experience a full 5 stars at this time.

I previously gave this product a poor rating—a first for me. The only reason for that was that the cans were severely dented. At least one was thrown away for safety reasons. I’ve always been VERY satisfied with this product. I’m glad I decided to order again . . . this time everything was perfect. The product has always been excellent in my experience. It was just the way it was shipped last time. I will continue to order this . . . I’m so thankful this experience was back to normal.

The Aroy-D Young Green Jackfruit in Brine has been a game-changer for us! Since fresh jackfruit is hard to find in the U.S., this product has been a fantastic substitute. The quality is consistently excellent, with tender, flavorful pieces that work perfectly in various dishes.My wife uses this jackfruit in her Indonesian recipes, and it truly brings the flavors of her homeland to life. From rendang to curry and beyond, the jackfruit soaks up all the spices and sauces beautifully, making every dish stand out.It’s easy to use, well-packaged, and has become a pantry staple for us. If you’re looking to recreate authentic Southeast Asian flavors or simply enjoy experimenting with jackfruit in your cooking, this product is a must-have. A taste of home in every bite!

I tried Jackfruit for the first time two months ago. The first brand that I tried was Native Forest and it was almost $9 a 14 oz can, which was way more expensive than Aroy-D's $3.67 a 20 oz can. That's why I tried Aroy-D this time. The price for Aroy-D Jackfruit is a lot better.Nutrition wise, Aryo-D's seems to have less nutrients. An 89 gram serving of Native Forest Jackfruit had 3 grams of Dietary Fiber and 2 grams of Protein. But an 85 gram serving of Aroy-D's Jackfruit only has 1 gram of Dietary Fiber and 1 gram of Protein. This is kinda important. A 14 oz can of Native Forest Jackfruit would have 5 grams of Protein. If it were a 20 oz can with around 3.5 servings, it would have 7 grams of Protein. But Aryo-D's has 2-3x less than that. I prefer having more Dietary Fiber and Protein in my foods.Texture wise, Aryo-D is way, way worse. I remember when I tried the Native Forest brand, the Jackfruit was so soft and fell apart. I thought how much softer it was than Artichokes. There was also a distinct, sweet fruity flavor to it. But with Aryo-D, it is incredibly hard and tough. It takes a lot of hand power to break it apart. Boiling it in water doesn't help soften it up. It is just too tough and hard. Taste wise, the Native Forest brand tasted a lot sweeter.Really the only good thing about this Aroy-D brand is that it is a lot cheaper.

Four of the six cans were seriously dented. Shipping box was fine. Don't think Amazon problem at all, as the dents were mostly on inward-facing-side of the six pack (not outer sides). The six-pack is held together by aplastic wrap. So I believe these cans were damaged before Amazon even got them. But, seller did promptly rectify the issue with pro-rated refund. Fruit was good, as tried from the two undamaged cans.

Recently I became interested in this "fruit" which, when green, can be used as a meat substitute. I found that green jackfruit has no taste of its own. It has a texture that is much like pulled meat in BBQ and when cooked with various sauces, actually tastes like meat would if cooked in those sauces. It isn't inexpensive, but truly does make a good meal that meat-eaters will enjoy as well as vegans. Easy to prepare with bottled BBQ sauce of your choice, tailgating or patio entertaining is a great place to show off your cooking expertise. Guests probably won't know the difference between this and pork unless you tell them. I recommend this product to anyone who is adventurous in their cooking efforts.

I made jackfruit sloppy joes with this product and it turned out wonderful. My recipe said to not use the center of the fruit but I included it becuase it seemed tender and I hated to waste it and it worked out just fine. I'm definitely going to look for more jackfruit recipes and try to make something monthly. It's hard to find this at local supermarkets for me so ordering it on Amazon seems like it might be the way to go for now.