Isabella Bird

The breadfruit is a superb tree, about 60 feet high, with deep green, shining leaves, a foot broad, sharply and symmetrically cut, worthy, from their exceeding beauty of form, to take the place of the acanthus in architectural ornament, and throwing their pale green fruit into delicate contrast.

English Explorer

Dwight Yorke

I used to play football on the streets, kicking breadfruits or oranges.

Trinidadian Athlete

Breadfruit is a main food source in some cultures, much like rice or potatoes elsewhere.

Staple Food

Although called 'breadfruit', it is not related to bread and is actually a fruit.

Not Real Bread

The breadfruit tree is an important plant in many cultures, often seen in stories and art.

Tree Significance

Breadfruit has a unique taste, with a texture that becomes bread-like when cooked.

Taste Description

Breadfruit can be cooked in various ways, including roasting, baking, and frying.

Preparation Variety

Breadfruit is used in both savory and sweet dishes, showing its culinary flexibility.

Culinary Versatility

 granting respect, social status, and romantic success. Though it was later called the sport of kings, Hawaiian men and women of all ages and social classes participated, riding surfboards shaped from koa, breadfruit, or wiliwili trees.

Breadfruit

Staple Food

Not Real Bread

Tree Significance

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