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Giant's Heart

Jackfruit giganteus

Flora - Exotic Fruit
Giant's Heart is the world's largest fruit, popular as a meat substitute in temple cuisines.

Physical Characteristics

Giant's Heart is truly massive, earning its title as the world's largest fruit. The fruit can reach enormous sizes, with a thick, spiky exterior that protects the valuable flesh within. Its impressive size makes it a remarkable sight in tropical markets and temple gardens.

Taste and Flavor

The flavor of Giant's Heart varies dramatically depending on ripeness. When fully ripe, it offers a sweet, tropical taste that is highly prized. When harvested young, it takes on a savory character that makes it an excellent meat substitute in vegetarian temple cuisines.

Climate and Habitat

This fruit thrives in warm lowlands where the climate provides consistent heat and humidity. The trees are often found in temple gardens and community orchards, where they are carefully tended to produce the massive fruits that feed entire communities.

Cultural Significance

Giant's Heart holds particular importance in temple cuisines, where it serves as a popular meat substitute. The fruit's versatility and substantial size make it an essential food source in many communities, particularly among those who follow vegetarian or plant-based diets.

Culinary Uses

The young fruit is often prepared as a savory dish, with its texture and flavor making it an excellent substitute for meat in traditional recipes. Ripe fruit is enjoyed fresh or used in desserts and sweet preparations. The fruit's large size means a single specimen can feed many people.

Information compiled by Master Botanist Elara Greenweave, Imperial Academy of Natural Philosophy.