Palaʻai Recipe-Ready Packs

Introducing Palaʻai (Kabocha Pumpkin or Squash)! Brighten your plate with delicious and nutritious palaʻai! This local favorite is known for its rich, nutty taste and vibrant orange color. Our Palaʻai is pre-prepared: cut, steamed, and frozen, saving you time and effort in the kitchen. 

If you would rather buy recipe-ready Palaʻai at a grocery store, check out our product locator to find the nearest store.

Health Benefits: Palaʻai is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. It supports eye health and boosts the immune system. Learn more about the health benefits of Palaʻai here.

Our Palaʻai is good for you and Hawai'i. About 85-90% of Hawai'i’s food is imported, making food expensive and leaving our supply chain vulnerable to disruptions. Incorporating Hawai'i-grown food into your diet strengthens your body, wallet, and the islands’ food security.

Specifications:

• Packaging: Each case contains five 12-oz resealable zipper bags, totaling 60 oz.

• Servings: Each 12-oz bag yields 4 servings, totaling about 20 servings per case.

• Sizes Available: Chunks.

• Shelf Life: Store in the freezer for up to two years or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

• Delivery: This product is delivered frozen, and Discounted Shipping Rates are available for all bulk orders.

Additional Information:

• Preferred Pricing: Accounts placing recurring orders can enjoy preferred pricing. Contact us at sales@eatbreadfruit.com for more details.

• Availability: Year-round supply ensures consistent availability for your needs.

• Recipes: Explore creative ways to use Palaʻai in your dishes with our recipe suggestions.

• Hawaiian Heritage: Palaʻai has been a local favorite since its introduction by Japanese and Filipino immigrants in the Plantation Era. To restore Hawaiʻi’s food security, sustainability, and climate resilience, we strive to support our 160+ small, family farmers in practicing regenerative agroforestry with ‘ulu (breadfruit) in the canopy and a plethora of other Indigenous and ecologically suited crops—like palaʻai—in the understory.

Your purchase directly supports 160+ local farmer-owned businesses and strengthens Hawaiʻi’s food security. We empower farmers to grow nutritious, delicious staples using environmentally responsible methods and are committed to the care and protection of the ʻāina (land). Join the revʻulution and our mission to revitalize Hawai’i-grown food by placing an order today!

Learn more about Palaʻai.