With skin like the scaliest of reptiles, this beach ball-sized Round doesn’t look that delicious. And if all 80 pounds of it fell on your head it could potentially kill you. But the world's largest tree-borne fruit actually has two distinct profiles: when ripe it is sweet and juicy like a banana-mango blend; when unripe its neutral and fibrous texture makes it an excellent substitute for savory meat dishes like curries or pulled barbecues.

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