Breadfruit is an extremely popular tropical fruit that is gaining some traction in the rest of the world. Beloved as both a fresh, sweet treat and as a cooked, succulent staple, breadfruit is at the top of the culinary ladder in many countries. Not all breadfruits are created equal, however. One of the major divides is between seeded and seedless varieties. Keep reading to learn more about seedless vs. seeded breadfruit varieties.
Seedless Vs. Seeded Breadfruit
Does breadfruit have seeds? The answer to that question is a resounding “yes and no.” There are many different varieties and species of naturally occurring breadfruit, and these include several seeded and seedless types.
When they do exist, seeds in breadfruit measure about 0.75 inches (2 cm.) long. They are oval shaped, brown with dark stripes, and pointed at one end and round at the other. Breadfruit seeds are edible and are usually eaten roasted.
Seedless breadfruits have an oblong, hollow core where their seeds would normally be found. Sometimes, this hollow core contains hairs and small, flat, undeveloped seeds measuring no more than a tenth of an inch (3 mm.) in length. These seeds are sterile.
Seedless and Seeded Breadfruit Varieties
Some seeded varieties have an abundance of seeds, while some have only a few. Even fruits that are considered seedless may have a smattering of seeds in various stages of development. Also, some types of breadfruit that are considered the same may have both seeded and seedless varieties. It is because of this, there is often not a clear division between seeded and seedless varieties of breadfruit.
Here are a few popular varieties of both seeded and seedless breadfruit trees:
Popular Seeded Breadfruits
- Uto Me
- Samoa
- Temaipo
- Tamaikora
Popular Seedless Breadfruits
- Sici Ni Samoa
- Kulu Dina
- Balekana Ni Vita
- Kulu Mabomabo