In the Philippines, unripe versions of this large tropical fruit (called langka) are cooked in coconut milk to make ginataang langka. Thailand is a major producer of the same fruit, exporting it canned in syrup to North America and Europe. Which giant sweet-fleshed fruit connects them?

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jackfruit. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the largest fruit that grows on a tree, with individual specimens sometimes weighing over 100 pounds. Its shredded green flesh has become popular as a vegan meat substitute in the West.