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Malu Breadfruit
Meet Malu Breadfruit: The Maldives’ Island Feast Friend!
Say hello in DhivehiAssalaamu alaikum!Say it: ah-sah-LAH-moo ah-LAY-koom · “Peace be with you!”
Malu’s story
Ready for an ocean adventure in the Global Garden? Malu Breadfruit is here with a big green fruit and a calm, friendly smile! Grown among the tropical atolls of the Maldives, Malu is a hearty island food that can be roasted, mashed, or shared at family meals.
Did you know?The Maldives aren’t just famous for crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs, and overwater bungalows—breadfruit trees also help feed island communities with a filling, versatile harvest!
Malu’s words“Fathuru gas, boda raagandhu!” (That’s “Island tree, big welcome!” in Dhivehi-inspired island cheer.)
Nutrition factMalu’s breadfruit is rich in complex carbs and fiber that give lasting energy for swimming, playing, and sunny island days!
Taste the island feast. Try the atoll harvest.
Invite Malu Breadfruit to your next dinner plate—he’ll make learning about island foods a warm welcome!
Try Breadfruit this wayAsk a grown-up to roast or bake breadfruit wedges like potato fries.