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July 21, 2010 8:39 AM

Where can I procure breadfruit in Austin, Tx?

While watching Mutiny on the Bounty I realized I'd never actually seen a breadfruit, and would like to incorporate it into a dish.

posted by hanoixan to Food & Drink (8 answers total)

Best answer: I'd check Central Market and Whole Foods (the one on 6th.) If you don't have any luck there, try MT Supermarket on N Lamar.
posted by sanko at 8:58 AM on July 21, 2010

I'm pretty sure they have both canned and frozen breadfruit at MT Supermarket, but in any case, it's definitely worth a field trip. I love that place.
posted by fiercecupcake at 9:45 AM on July 21, 2010

You're best bet is MT.
They may have to special order it. I've never seen it there.
If they do a special order, order one for me too.
posted by Seamus at 9:46 AM on July 21, 2010

Canned?
I am intrigued.
posted by Seamus at 9:48 AM on July 21, 2010

Response by poster: Thanks, all. I'll report back with what I find at this MT Supermarket place.
posted by hanoixan at 9:48 AM on July 21, 2010

I'd also venture that any Indian/ Sri Lankan grocery stores would have it, or at least would know where you can find it.
posted by Everydayville at 9:59 AM on July 21, 2010

Don't know what your Whole Food carries but I have never seen breadfruit at any WF stores in NY. I'm not familiar with the Austin area but if there is a Caribbean neighborhood near you, definitely try the grocery stores there!
posted by lovelygirl at 11:25 AM on July 21, 2010

Be sure to talk to the grocery people at Central Market and Whole Foods, even if you don't see breadfruit there. They are generally very knowledgeable about produce and can let you know if they ever get it in, when you'd find it, and even where else in town to try if they don't have it. They've been most helpful to me over the phone on issues like this (i.e. non-hydrogenated lard, both CM and WF recommended other places to try).
posted by Addlepated at 12:00 PM on July 21, 2010