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Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, weighing up to 40 pounds or more. The scientific name for jackfruit is Artocarpus heterophyllus. Jackfruit is a tropical tree fruit grown in Asia, Africa and South America. It belongs to the same plant family as figs and mulberries. Under its thick, bumpy green rind is a stringy yellow flesh that you can eat raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. (Its seeds are also edible.)

When jackfruit is unripe, it has a neutral flavor that pairs well with savory dishes. You can use unripe jackfruit in vegetarian curry like Young Jack fruit Curry, Creamy Coconut Milk Jackfruit Curry, Jackfruit Sambol, Jackfruit Seed Curry and Roasted Jackfruit Seed because those contains some fiber for healthy digestion and very little fat.

Ripe jackfruit has a sweet, tropical fruit flavor that works well as a snack or added to sweet dishes. When ripe, it tastes like other tropical fruits like bananas, mangos or pineapples. If you’re trying ripe jackfruit, use it like you would any other tropical fruit. Serve it as a healthy dessert or add it to a smoothie.

 A 100-gram portion of jackfruit has:

• 95 calories.

• 2 grams of protein.

• 0.6 grams of fat.

• 3 grams of fiber.

Jackfruit also contains vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that have health benefits. It’s a good source of:

• Vitamin C.

• Pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

• Niacin (vitamin B3).

• Riboflavin (vitamin B2).

• Folic acid (vitamin B9).

• Calcium.

• Magnesium.

• Potassium.

• Phosphorus.

Jackfruit health benefits

1). It can be part of a heart-healthy diet

Research shows that eating jackfruit can potentially reduce the risk of heart disease.

2). It may help fight inflammation

Jackfruit is high in vitamin C, which studies show can help prevent inflammation.

3). It may help control blood sugar levels

4). It may promote wound healing

Research shows that extract from the jackfruit’s leaf may promote wound healing, while other studies show that its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties can contribute to healthy skin.

 Jackfruit also used to make “candy, finger chips, fruit bars, fruit leather, halvah, Papadam, ready-to-serve beverages, toffee, and milk-shakes, ice cream, Kulfi, and jackfruit jam” It can also be fermented and used to make alcoholic beverages.

How to preserve jackfruit

Jackfruits are in season and many are looking for ways to preserve them. Drying the jackfruit bulbs and seeds under the sun could help preserve them for up to a year. The sun dried jackfruit bulbs and seeds taste as amazing as the fresh ones.

In the year 2020, James Joseph invented jackfruit flour in the world’s history. From crackers, cookies, brownies & cake to making paratha, roti, string hoppers there are lots of dishes that can be made with jackfruit flour. It’s an easily replaceable flour which can be used to make literally any dish that you can imagine and make with wheat & all-purpose flour.

Tender jackfruit can be preserved in brine solution. This technique used to lengthen the shelf life of jackfruit and stop it from decomposing on its own. Store it in a cool and dark place away from sunlight. If preserved in the right condition, this pickled raw jack fruit can be stored for up to a one - two year.

The process of dehydrating of ripped jackfruit can be done using a dehydrator or an oven, and even by sun-drying in regions with suitable climates. Arrange the jackfruit slices in a single layer on the dehydrator trays, making sure to leave space between each piece for air circulation. Set the dehydrator to a temperature of around 135°F (57°C) and allow the jackfruit to dehydrate for 8-12 hours, or until it is completely dry and leathery to the touch.

Jackfruit Day is a special celebration that takes place on July 4th each year. It’s a day dedicated to the jackfruit, a unique and versatile fruit known for its large size and sweet flavor.