Centaur Green Jackfruit in Brine 540g

Tinned Jackfruit

Centaur Green Jackfruit in Brine 540g is a versatile vegan meat substitute with a naturally fibrous, shreddable texture that works brilliantly in dishes traditionally made with pulled pork, shredded chicken or other slow-cooked meats. Young green jackfruit has a mild, neutral flavour, allowing it to soak up marinades, spices and sauces while providing plenty of satisfying texture.

Drain the jackfruit, pull the pieces apart with a fork and cook with your chosen seasonings. Try it coated in smoky BBQ sauce for vegan pulled jackfruit buns, spiced for tacos and burritos, simmered in a rich curry or tossed with gochujang for a sticky Korean-inspired filling. It can also be roasted after shredding to create deliciously crisp, caramelised edges.

Key Features:

• 540g tin.
• Young green jackfruit packed in brine.
• Naturally fibrous texture that pulls apart easily.
• Excellent vegan alternative for pulled and shredded meat recipes.
• Absorbs marinades, spices and sauces particularly well.
• Convenient store cupboard ingredient for quick meals.
• Versatile choice for Mexican, Indian, Asian and BBQ-inspired cooking.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Vegan BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Buns – Shred the jackfruit and cook it in a smoky BBQ sauce until sticky and caramelised, then pile into toasted buns with crunchy slaw and pickles.
• Crispy Jackfruit Tacos – Season pulled jackfruit with cumin, smoked paprika, chilli and garlic before roasting until crisp at the edges and serving in tortillas with avocado, salsa, coriander and lime.
• Coconut Jackfruit Curry – Simmer chunks of jackfruit with curry paste, coconut milk, ginger and vegetables, then serve with steamed rice, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.
• Sticky Gochujang Jackfruit Bowls – Coat shredded jackfruit in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, then serve over rice with cucumber, spring onions, sesame seeds and kimchi.

Why does jackfruit work well as a vegan meat substitute?

Young jackfruit has a fibrous structure that separates into strands when pulled apart, creating a texture similar to shredded meat. Its relatively neutral flavour also means it readily takes on smoky, spicy, sweet or savoury seasonings.

How do you get the best pulled jackfruit texture?

Drain and rinse the jackfruit before squeezing out excess moisture and pulling it apart with two forks or your fingers. Cooking the shredded pieces in a frying pan or roasting them helps remove further moisture and creates firmer, lightly crisp edges.

Is jackfruit a nutritional replacement for meat?

Not directly. Although jackfruit works particularly well as a plant-based substitute for the texture and cooking style of shredded meat, it is naturally much lower in protein than foods such as meat, tofu, tempeh and pulses. For a more balanced meal, pair it with protein-rich ingredients such as beans, lentils or tofu.

Ingredients:

Young Green jack fruit 52.4%, Water 45.3%, Salt 2%, Acidity regulator: Citric Acid 0.3%.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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