Tropical fruit--SUPERSIZED

NAYARIT RIVIERA HIGHWAY (near Chacala)--Driving through the mountainous jungle-like landscape, I noticed a tree I've never seen before with HUGE hanging fruit. From the highway, it looked like something the size of a watermelon dangling from the branches. Later, we passed miles and miles of fruit stands on the highway selling the mysterious fruit with signs calling it "Jaka."
photos by jeremy

According to wikipedia, it is called jackfruit in English, and is the largest tree borne fruit in the world. It is found in tropical lowlands and is native to South and Southeast Asia.

So how's the taste? Well, people describe it as a mix between kiwi and pineapple. We'll let you know how the Jaka Jelly we brought home tastes.