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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Breadfruit |
| Scientific name | Artocarpus altilis |
| Family / Genus | Moraceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4930 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_967 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ma’afala | 30% | Small to medium, round, seedless, creamy texture, and sweet flavor. Excellent for baking, frying, and general culinary use. Known for its relatively longer shelf life compared to other varieties, maki |
| Puou | 18% | Large, round to oval, seedless, with a firm texture. Ideal for baking, roasting, and savory preparations. A traditional and widely consumed Hawaiian staple. |
| Ulu Fiti (Fiji) | 12% | Medium to large, round, seedless, offering good flavor and a versatile texture. Highly suitable for various cooking methods, from boiling to frying. |
| Avelolo | 10% | Medium to large, round, seedless, characterized by its firm flesh. Excellent for savory dishes as it holds its shape well during cooking. |
| Pua’a | 8% | Medium, round, seedless, with a slightly drier texture. Best suited for boiling and frying. Another significant traditional Hawaiian variety. |
| Otea | 7% | Large, elongated, seedless, and typically has a slightly sweeter profile. Good for roasting and baking, often used in desserts or sweet preparations. |
| Samoan 1 | 5% | Medium to large, round, seedless. A robust and versatile variety widely cultivated and suitable for a broad range of culinary applications. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 54°F.
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Climacteric fruit, produces moderate ethylene, and is moderately sensitive to exogenous ethylene. Avoid co-storage with ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, chilling sensitive. Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive and chilling-sensitive produce.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Niche but growing demand, primarily driven by ethnic markets and increasing interest in exotic and traditional foods.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Pack sizes
- 20-25 lb cases (wholesale)
- Individual fruits (1-10 lbs each)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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