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Superior Varieties of Breadfruit

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Mein padahk

Distribution: Mein padahk (butatak, betaaktak) is well adapted to atoll conditions and is important throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Introduced to the University of the West Indies in 1990.

Fruit Attributes:
Shape: Oval, heart-shaped
Weight: 0.72-2.03 kg,
Avg. 1.13 kg
Size: 12-24 cm long, 11-16 cm wide,
Avg. 16 x 13 cm
No Seeds

Season:
July-December, peak July-October,
second crop February-April, few fruits available all year

Notes: The pale yellow flesh of mein padahk is not densely fused and is relatively light-weight for its size. The fruit is usually baked or roasted and has a soft, creamy texture when cooked.