St. Lucian Food Files- Series 1



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The Bountiful Breadfruit







 

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• The creole name for breadfruit is “Bwapen”. The tree which begins to bear fruit after about six years grows to a height about 30 to 60 feet.



• Breadfruit is a rich source of fiber and a good source of Vitamin C. 

 

 

• Breadfruit is very rich in healthy Omega fats.



• Due to its high fiber nature, breadfruit assists in regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

 

 

• Protein and Vitamin B1 are found in its seeds which have a nutty flavor.  They can be boiled, steamed or roasted over fire.



• The young leaves of the breadfruit can be eaten and they contain iron, calcium and Vitamin C. 

 

 

• The Breadfruit itself can be fried, baked, roasted, and steamed.



• Breadfruit can be dried. When dried it can be grinded into breadfruit flour which can be used as a substitute for wheat flour in many local recipes.

 

 

• Breadfruit can be frozen.



How to Cook Breadfruit Seeds

1. Wash the breadfruit seeds.
2. Bring a pot of water to boil.
3. Add salt.
4. Add breadfruit seeds.
5. Covered the pot and cook for 45 minutes.
6. Drain and serve hot.

 

(Breadfruit seeds can also be used as a substitute for nuts when baking).



How to cook the young leaves of the Breadfruit

1. Over an open flame, place young leaves until they become soft.
2. Allow to cool for handling and then remove the stalks.
3. Wash the leaves, and place in a pot of water.
4. Add salt.
5. Cook for approximately 20 minutes.



 

Try some of our breadfruit recipes today:



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Breadfruit balls

Breadfruit Chips (Fries)​
Breadfruit in Coconut Milk

Breadfruit Flour

Breadfruit Pie-1

Breadfruit Pie-2

Breadfruit Pie-3

​Marinated Breadfruit​

Roasted Breadfruit-1

Roasted Breadfruit-2



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