Originally from Indonesia, it is also found in India and throughout Southeast Asia, where it is consumed and appreciated for its health benefits and unmistakable flavor.
Jackfruit is also known as jackfruit, jackfruit tree, jack, jacktree.
It weighs around 10 kg. The juice of this fruit is both sour and sweet. It can also be used in salads, cooked, and as a snack if left to dry.
It mainly contains:
- Potassium
- Source of vitamin C.
- It contains flavonoids and lignans, plant compounds that can help fight inflammation.
This fruit has numerous benefits for the body and does not have a high glycemic index. It can be prepared in many ways and is sometimes used as a protein supplement.
This seasonal tropical fruit is difficult to see in Western countries, because it deteriorates quickly.
It is beneficial for:
- Fights Constipation
- It can help with ulcers.
- Decreases high blood pressure.
- It helps with related skin problems.
- Cancer Prevention
This tree produces the national fruit of Bangladesh and Indonesia.
The jackfruit tree gives a precious yellow wood, it is used to make furniture. That makes it a tree highly appreciated by the timber industry.
Due to its weight, it poses a danger to people walking under the trees, as the fruit falls off when ripe. The jam from this fruit is exquisite, allowing us to eat it during peak season and make preserves with the remaining fruit so it doesn't spoil.
