Artocarpus heterophyllus – (Young Jackfruit)

Description

Young jack is of a size about 15-20 cm. It is used as a vegetable and has a sour taste. For those impatient and who cannot wait for time to slowly mature the Jackfruit and bring it to its prime of life, the fruit is plucked when tender. At this stage of teen life, it is referred to as Polos. It is when the fruit is between the ages of 4 to 6 weeks on the tree.