Belize Breadfruit

Bread fruit or masa pan as known in Spanish is one of Belizehuge tropical fruiting tree that grow throughout Belize property.It is related to the other tropical fruits such as jackfruit, breadnut, figs, and mulberries. The very large evergreen tree has large thick leaves that look feathery like and gives of milky-white sap which is produced on all parts of the tree. The fruit varies in color, size, and shape with smooth, off-white to cream color flesh and spikes like peel.


The bread fruit can be eaten either as a fruit when it is ripe or as a vegetable when it is green and can be found at the local market stalls not far from beautiful homes for sale in Belize. When the fruit is green it is hard and firm with a fibrous white and starchy flesh that can be sliced and fried and eaten with butter, salt and pepper or it may also be cut into chunks and cooked. Fully ripe breadfruits are sweet, soft with creamy colored and flesh that can be eaten as a dessert fruit either raw, cooked or baked.The fruit is not the only part of the tree that is beneficial as the leaves are used for feeding livestock and the sap is boiled and used to waterproof boats.

Having a bread fruit tree or two in a Belize home backyard or purchasing a few is great asthe fruit contain plentyof essential vitamins and minerals as well as numerous health benefits.  The potassium aids in reducing blood pressure and regulating the heart rate, carbohydrate gives the body energy, antioxidants aid to develop resistance against infectious disease, fiber aids in controlling diabetes and flushing out toxins from the intestine. The Omega 3 and fatty acids are important for developing the body and mind. Consuming breadfruitalso aids in bringing out healthy dentals, skin and hair.


For learn more about fruits and property for sale in Belizetrust RE/MAX expertise or email info@belizepropertycenter.com or call Toll Free from North America 1-877-836-2756 for  more information. 

Location
Better in Belize Ecovillage
Mile 10.5 Mollejon Road/Water Hole Area
Benque Viejo Del Carmen
Cayo, Belize
Central America/Western Caribbean
GPS: 17.000w / 89.000n
Contact Info
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30 Burns Ave. San Ignacio
Cayo, Belize
Central America
(501) 824-0550
Email: info@belizepropertycenter.com
Location: Belize

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