Breadfruit Chips (Kere)
Breadfruit Chips, known as 'Kere' in some Pacific Island cultures, are crispy, fried or baked slices of the starchy breadfruit. They are typically made by thinly slicing the fruit and cooking it in oil until golden, often seasoned simply with salt. This traditional snack is a staple in tropical regions like the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, and parts of Southeast Asia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Breadfruit chips are a high-carbohydrate, energy-dense snack that provides a good source of dietary fiber and essential minerals like potassium. A typical serving contains roughly 250-300 calories, with most of the energy coming from complex carbs and a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 260 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 490 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Breadfruit itself is a culturally significant 'tree of life' crop, historically used as a carbohydrate staple to feed populations. Nutritionally, it's interesting as a gluten-free, high-fiber alternative to potato chips, offering more sustained energy due to its complex carbohydrate profile.
