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Superior Varieties of Breadfruit

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White Variety

Distribution: This variety has traveled round the world. Originally collected in Tahiti by Captain Bligh, it was introduced to the Caribbean in 1793 and from there to the Seychelles in the 1800s. Introduced to the University of the West Indies in 1990.

Fruit Attributes:
Shape: Round
Weight: 0.81-1.75 kg,
Avg. 1.34 kg
Size: 12-21 cm long, 12-15 cm wide,
Avg. 14 x 14 cm
No Seeds
Season:
July-January, few fruits May-June

Notes: The white flesh is solid and dense and has a firm texture when cooked. It has good potential for commercial production of chips.