breadnut
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- noun
- /ˈbrɛdˌnʌt/
- Philippine
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pan de fruta
- Farmers in tropical areas often cultivate breadnut trees for their valuable seeds, which provide a source of protein.
- breadnut tree
Examples
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Ramon or Mayan Breadnut (Brosimum alicastrum).
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Breadfruit and Breadnut (Artocarpus altilis and A. camansii).
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Perennial proteins are less available, with the few ready for prime time including breadnut and some other tropical nuts.
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See also Tahitian chestnut, breadnut, and its relatives (above) and Brazil nut (below).
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The related African breadnut (Treculia africana) yields 5-10 tons per hectare.
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Breadnut is a seeded form of breadfruit with large, protein-rich nuts and outstanding yields (11 tons per hectare).
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Although the "ramon," or breadnut tree, whose nuts can be ground to make flour, grows in profusion in the Mayan area, studies of the current-day Maya suggest that the nuts would be used only as a food of last resort.
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In some regions, locals rely on the breadnut as a staple food due to its nutritious seeds.
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The breadnut tree is known for its large, edible seeds that can be roasted and eaten.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Breadnut comes from the English words bread and nut, which mean 'bread' and 'nut'. The tree is called this because it makes edible seeds that people cook and eat like bread.