Jackfruit Varieties without Acid/Fruity Flavor

[soniasapota]

Hello! First post here. I've only ever tried jackfruit imported from Mexico to the mainland U.S., but I loved the deep orange/pink ones I was getting last summer.

I'd love variety recommendations for that taste. I don't like them too firm or crunchy, soft to medium firm is best. The ones I had were somewhat firm but really melted in the mouth.

Thank you!

[Cookie Monster]

Per my experience growing jacks, the acidity is due to picking slightly under-ripe. Allow to ripen on the tree to mitigate acidity. I'm actually the opposite and prefer my jacks on the tart, so I pick them mature green.

[soniasapota]

Thanks, Cookie Monster! I had a feeling that's a key reason. Though I have yet to taste a yellow variety without some fruity flavor , I'm sure most/all imported jackfruits are picked early. Maybe I just got lucky with a lot of the orange ones. Although, even the slightly fruity oranges did seem to be a bit richer in flavor/sweeter than all the yellows.

[Cookie Monster]

Regarding the fruity flavor, that's probably cultivar specific. But the acidity is generally a factor of picking time.