Since arriving to the town of Luang Prabang in northern Laos I've found some great vendors at the morning market selling jack fruit. It comes in a giant green pod that can weigh up to 80 pounds! They cut out the fleshy yellow pieces that you eat. The fruit has a meaty texture and it's a very high quality carbohydrate super food rich in all sorts of vitamins and minerals. Juicy Fruit Gum was actually flavored after Jack Fruit. So it's like a less sweet "Juicy Fruit" flavor.
Jack fruit is a favorite of mine and is commonly found all over Asia, especially in Tropical South East Asia. This pack here cost me 10,000 kip, about $1.20 US. It's plenty for one person. I like to snack on it throughout the day. When you open up the piece of fruit there is a big seed inside. These seeds can be roasted and eaten as well, but are usually tossed aside.
Jack fruit is certainly a super food. It's anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory. It's loaded with vitamin A which is good for your eyes. It's a good source of fiber and improves digestions. It has electrolytes and helps balance your blood pressure. It's high in Potassium, Vitamin A, C, E, K, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Copper, Manganese and Magnesium! It's rich in iron and helps reverse anemia. It's even been known to heal ulcers. All this in the palm of my hand! What a great Super Food! Until next time. -Dan "World Travel Pro!"
Not To be Missed!
Real Life Captured #1: Luang Prabang Laos, Part One (15 photos and historic description)
Adventure in Laos Resulting in Emergency Flip-Flop Repair! Part One
With over 10 years of travel experience I answer travel and international lifestyle questions. Leave a question in the comments and I may make a video just for you!
