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| − | '''''Artocarpus integer''''', commonly known as '''cempedak''' (pronounced "chem-pe-da"), is a species of [[tree]] in the family [[Moraceae]], and in the same genus as [[breadfruit]] and [[jackfruit]]. It is native to southeast [[Asia]], especially from [[Malaysia]] and can be found in [[Indonesia]] to the island of [[New Guinea]]. Furthermore, the tree has also been introduced to [[Queensland]].
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| − | ==Description==
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| − | Cempedak trees are large, evergreen trees. They can grow to a height of 20 m, although most only reach a dozen meters. The trees are [[Plant sexuality|monoecious]], with male and female flowers growing on the same tree. There are many varieties, although few are named. The vigorously growing tree can bear heavy crops of fruit once or twice a year.
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| − | ===Fruit===
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| − | The [[syncarp]] may be cylindrical to spherical in shape, and ranges from 10 to 15 cm across and 20 to 35 cm in length.<ref name="Jansen">{{aut|Jansen, P.C.M}}. 1997. ''Artocarpus integer'' (Thunb.) Merr. dalam Verheij, E.W.M. dan R.E. Coronel (eds.). ''Sumber Daya Nabati Asia Tenggara 2: Buah-buahan yang dapat dimakan''. PROSEA – Gramedia. Jakarta. {{ISBN|978-979-511-672-1}}.</ref> The thin and leathery skin is greenish, yellowish to brownish in color, and patterned with pentagons that are either raised protuberances or flat eye facets.
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| − | The fleshy, edible [[aril]]s surround the large seeds in a thick layer. These arils are edible by boiling or roasting. Arils are yellowish-white to orange in color, sweet and fragrant, soft, slippery and slimy on the tongue and a bit fibrous. The taste of the fruit is similar to the related [[jackfruit]] and [[breadfruit]] with a hint of [[durian]]. The seeds are flattened spheres or elongated, about 2–3 cm in length.
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| − | ==Uses==
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| − | The fruit is consumed in its native area, can be eaten fresh or cooked. The seeds can be fried, boiled or grilled, then peeled and eaten with salt. The taste is similar to water chestnuts. The young fruit, like [[Jackfruit#Young fruit|young jackfruit]], can be used as a vegetable.<ref name="Jansen"/> In [[Borneo]], the skin of the cempedak can be processed into food called ''mandai'' made by peeling the fruit until it looks white, then soaking it in brine to preserve and soften the texture. ''Mandai'' is usually consumed after frying.<ref name="Jansen"/>
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| − | The wood is of good quality, strong and durable, and used as building material for home furnishings or boats. The fibrous bark can be used to make ropes. Yellow dye can also be produced from the wood.<ref name="Jansen"/>
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| − | | [[File:Artocarpus integer Fruit and Tree.JPG|thumb|center|x150px|Matured Cempedak ready to be harvested]]
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| − | | [[File:Cempedak.jpg|thumb|center|x150px|Cempedak fruit on tree]]
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| − | | [[File:Cempedak whole1.JPG|thumb|center|x150px|Whole cempedak fruit]]
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| − | | [[File:Arto integer F 070203 ime.JPG|thumb|center|x150px|Cempedak fruit - whole and sliced]]
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| − | | [[File:Cempedak-inhalt.jpg|thumb|center|x150px|Cempedak fruit cut open]]
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| − | | [[File:Cempedak opened1.JPG|thumb|center|x150px|Cempedak fruit cut open]]
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| − | | [[File:Durians.jpg|thumb|center|x150px|Cempedak on sale in Chinese market.]]
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| − | | [[File:Arto integer F 070202 malw.jpg|thumb|center|x150px|Cempedak on sale at roadside in East Kalimantan, Indonesia]]
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| − | | [[File:Nangka.jpg|thumb|center|x150px|A cempedak fruit stall]]
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| − | ==See also==
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| − | * [[List of fruits]]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | ==External links==
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| − | For more information, see "Fruits of the Future: Chempedak" by David K. Chandlee [https://web.archive.org/web/20090607221324/http://borneocollection.netfirms.com/article_chempadek.htm]
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| − | {{commons|Artocarpus integer|Cempedak}}
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| − | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20040515102257/http://agrolink.moa.my/doa/BI/Croptech/cempedak.html Fruits Technology of cempedak]
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| − | {{Wikispecies|Artocarpus integer}}
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