Important Info: We cannot guarantee specific maturity levels of this fruit, as it does vary greatly based on each harvest. Origin: believed to be a domesticated descendant of Artocarpus camansi originating in New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, and the Philippines. It was initially spread to Oceania via the Austronesian expansion. Flavor Profile: A popular breadfruit taste correlation is to freshly-baked bread when cooked, the starchy breadfruit can also taste similar to potatoes. Riper varieties taste sweeter because the starch converts to sugar. How To Eat:  Known as a fruit that could feed the world. This fruit can be eaten raw but you must wait until it is very squishy.  Most people roast, bake, or boil it unripe.  First come first serve, any orders that can't be shipped this season will be reserved for next season.The total weight of each box varies depending on the size, shape, and mass of the fruit:  Large Box contains up to 8-10 pounds *CANNOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA*USDA restricts the shipment of Breadfruit from Florida to California at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.Please check the link below to see which fruits we can or cannot ship to California.https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/factsheets/BringingFruitsVeggies_to_CA.pdf