Native Forest Organic Young Jackfruit - Great Meatless Alternative, Plant Based Meat, Ideal Texture, Soy Free, Non-GMO Projec

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 1,487 ratings

Price: 28.49

Last update: 04-18-2025


About this item

MEATLESS ALTERNATIVE: Our Organic Young Jackfruit is an excellent vegan, soy & gluten free meatless alternative to use in numerous recipes. A mild flavor makes it a great base for sauces & seasonings!
GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO CHICKEN & PORK: Young jackfruit's fleshy interior has a meaty texture similar to chicken. As it cooks, it flakes & shreds making it ideal for vegan pulled pork and chicken recipes.
SUSTAINABLY FARMED: We support organic & sustainable farming that avoids GMOs & pesticides. We're proud participants in the Non-GMO Project & want our consumers to know where their food comes from.
SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL DIETS: Our vegetarian products are ethically sourced & suitable for many special diets including vegan, gluten free, paleo, keto, kosher, organic & low sodium.
OUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTHY OPTIONS: Our company was born out of a commitment to create delicious & healthy vegetarian foods with convenient preparation for those with busy, health-aware lifestyles.

Top reviews from the United States

  • NorCal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great vegan option for BBQ
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
    Squeezed this out in cheesecloth (lots of liquid) and smoked this with some rub and sauce for vegan guests. It's not going to fool any BBQ snobs for pulled pork taste but was a great legit BBQ option for those with dietary restrictions.

    Pretty neutral taste out of the can (just a bit of salt and lime from the canning). You don't *need* to remove the seeds but the "shell" can be a bit tough to chew once it separates from the seed. So I would peel this or discard the seeds if you have the time.

    I did a side by side of the canned jackfruit and the bagged, vacuum sealed jackfruit from the same company and canned is definitely the way to go.
  • Rajiev Ranasinghe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb product. And it's BIG
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
    The only not-so-good thing about this product is that it's really big – maybe even too much for just one day. But considering the price, it's a good idea to cook a lot at once and save some for later in the fridge.

    At first, I was a little worried because it was cheaper than other options. But I'm happy I picked this one. It has a lot of Jack fruit inside, so it's a great deal. It tastes better and is better quality compared to the smaller cans that only have a few pieces.

    I'm also happy to know that this product comes from Sri Lanka, a place where Jack Fruit trees are plentiful. It's nice to have a connection to where it's from.
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    Rajiev Ranasinghe
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Superb product. And it's BIG

    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
    The only not-so-good thing about this product is that it's really big – maybe even too much for just one day. But considering the price, it's a good idea to cook a lot at once and save some for later in the fridge.

    At first, I was a little worried because it was cheaper than other options. But I'm happy I picked this one. It has a lot of Jack fruit inside, so it's a great deal. It tastes better and is better quality compared to the smaller cans that only have a few pieces.

    I'm also happy to know that this product comes from Sri Lanka, a place where Jack Fruit trees are plentiful. It's nice to have a connection to where it's from.
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  • Audrey Loveridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vegan
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
    Health benefits
  • Sandra K Warfield
    4.0 out of 5 stars Large can
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
    I also did not expect one giant can! ????
    But the product was good. Shredded and put remainder in the freezer.
  • Happiness
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must try
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024
    If you ever thought of vegetarian ‘meat’ tacos for dinner, think no further & give jackfruit a try! You will not be disappointed. Easy to handle, season and taste just like the real deal.
  • Michelle Marconi
    1.0 out of 5 stars Damaged
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
    I love this product but it came in a bag and not a box. Half of my cans are dented. They won’t let me replace or return. Very disappointed
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    Michelle Marconi
    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Damaged

    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
    I love this product but it came in a bag and not a box. Half of my cans are dented. They won’t let me replace or return. Very disappointed
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  • Snowball
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Curious Fruit That Tastes Like Meat
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
    This is a review of Native Forest Organic Young Jackfruit

    As a caterer, you quickly understand that most folks have different tastes, and to be successful you need to be a bit creative. You would not believe some of the requests we get. But one of the biggest divides is: People who eat meat, and those that do not. What is even more fun is when they request for an event without meat… But they want it to taste like meat.

    And, that is where Jackfruit come into the picture.

    Simply stated, Jackfruits (odd name) sole purpose in life is to take on the flavors of the spices you add to it, and make it taste like a protein (beef, pork; even chicken). It accomplishes this feat by having the bite and mouthfeel of real meat… For example, cook some up with your favorite BBQ sauce, stick it on a bun, and there you go.

    My research led me to several brands until I settled on this one.

    What You Get
    Six 14-ounce (400g) cans of jackfruit, with a convenient pull-top lid… no can opener required.

    My six came well packaged with not a dent or leak in the lot.

    I consider the fruit in the cans of excellent quality and have used it to dish up some wonderful faux meat recipes.

    Note: Jackfruit comes packaged different ways. If you goal is to use this product to create faux meat dishes, then it should be young jackfruit, and come packed in filtered water with a pinch of sea salt, and possibly a dash of lime juice. And, being organic is a good thing.

    This product fits all those requirements.

    This is not a cooking class; just a product review (there are plenty of jackfruit recipes on the internet for you to peruse).

    But when I use this product to make things like pulled pork or beef, most of my clients cannot tell the difference from the real thing.

    Let me end by showing you two photos of what a finished jackfruit recipe looks like.

    Figure-1: I call this my Asian BBQ pulled pork.

    Figure-2: I baked the fruit into a Mexican Beef and Cheese Casserole.

    Question: Do either of those photos look like fruit to you?

    Bottom Line
    If you are a vegetarian, or vegan, but you miss the taste and mouthfeel of meat, you should check out jackfruit.
    Or, if you eat meat, but want to try something different. I say go for it.
    Customer image
    Snowball
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    The Curious Fruit That Tastes Like Meat

    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
    This is a review of Native Forest Organic Young Jackfruit

    As a caterer, you quickly understand that most folks have different tastes, and to be successful you need to be a bit creative. You would not believe some of the requests we get. But one of the biggest divides is: People who eat meat, and those that do not. What is even more fun is when they request for an event without meat… But they want it to taste like meat.

    And, that is where Jackfruit come into the picture.

    Simply stated, Jackfruits (odd name) sole purpose in life is to take on the flavors of the spices you add to it, and make it taste like a protein (beef, pork; even chicken). It accomplishes this feat by having the bite and mouthfeel of real meat… For example, cook some up with your favorite BBQ sauce, stick it on a bun, and there you go.

    My research led me to several brands until I settled on this one.

    What You Get
    Six 14-ounce (400g) cans of jackfruit, with a convenient pull-top lid… no can opener required.

    My six came well packaged with not a dent or leak in the lot.

    I consider the fruit in the cans of excellent quality and have used it to dish up some wonderful faux meat recipes.

    Note: Jackfruit comes packaged different ways. If you goal is to use this product to create faux meat dishes, then it should be young jackfruit, and come packed in filtered water with a pinch of sea salt, and possibly a dash of lime juice. And, being organic is a good thing.

    This product fits all those requirements.

    This is not a cooking class; just a product review (there are plenty of jackfruit recipes on the internet for you to peruse).

    But when I use this product to make things like pulled pork or beef, most of my clients cannot tell the difference from the real thing.

    Let me end by showing you two photos of what a finished jackfruit recipe looks like.

    Figure-1: I call this my Asian BBQ pulled pork.

    Figure-2: I baked the fruit into a Mexican Beef and Cheese Casserole.

    Question: Do either of those photos look like fruit to you?

    Bottom Line
    If you are a vegetarian, or vegan, but you miss the taste and mouthfeel of meat, you should check out jackfruit.
    Or, if you eat meat, but want to try something different. I say go for it.
    Images in this review
  • B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
    I liked it a lot. Even if it's just stir fried on ghi after washing it and squeezing water out, it's very tasty. I will buy it again.

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