A large starchy seed or nut from a tropical tree, used as food and similar to breadfruit in texture and use.
Compound of bread + nut, named like breadfruit because of its starch-based nutritional profile and bread-like qualities when cooked.
Breadnut and breadfruit are fascinating alternatives that explorers hoped would solve food scarcity—yet today they remain 'forgotten crops' despite incredible potential!
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