What’s Up, Jack(fruit)?

Move over tofu, tempeh, and seitan—make way for jackfruit, the latest trend in plant-based meat alternatives

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Jackfruit is popping up as a plant-based meat alternative in supermarkets and on restaurant menus—and one that’s considered more sustainable from an environmental perspective. That might leave you wondering whether a fruit can really imitate meat. Yes, to some extent because of its fibrous texture—though nutritionally, jackfruit doesn’t measure up completely, nutrient for nutrient, to […]
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