Native FruitNative Fruit

Every countries has it’s native Every countries has it’s native fruits. Bangladeshi national fruits. Bangladeshi national

fruit is Jackfruit.fruit is Jackfruit.

JackfruitJackfruit

About JackfruitAbout JackfruitLatin Name:Latin Name: Artocarpus heterophyllusArtocarpus heterophyllus

Other Names:Other Names: Jakfruit Jakfruit

Type:Type: Tree Tree

Native to: Native to: Bangladeshi, Indian and Southeastern Asian Bangladeshi, Indian and Southeastern Asian rainforests.rainforests.

Fruit:Fruit: The jackfruit is the largest edible tree fruit in the world. The jackfruit is the largest edible tree fruit in the world. It is 1-2' long and can weight as much as 75 pounds. The It is 1-2' long and can weight as much as 75 pounds. The spiky skin is yellow-green. The pulp inside is yellow. The spiky skin is yellow-green. The pulp inside is yellow. The

jackfruit will sometimes have nice smell.jackfruit will sometimes have nice smell.The jackfruit is related to the breadfruit and the marang. A The jackfruit is related to the breadfruit and the marang. A

distant relative is the fig tree.distant relative is the fig tree.

Size: Size: The tree can grow over 90' tall.The tree can grow over 90' tall.

Hardiness: Hardiness: Zones 9b-11Zones 9b-11

Propagation: Propagation: Seeds (which can take up to 8 Seeds (which can take up to 8 weeks for germination). Grafting is also used.weeks for germination). Grafting is also used.

Uses: Uses: The jackfruit is often eaten fresh or The jackfruit is often eaten fresh or used in food dishes. The seeds are also used in food dishes. The seeds are also

edible and may be boiled or roasted.edible and may be boiled or roasted.

Test of JackfruitTest of Jackfruit

The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy, fibrous and is a source The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy, fibrous and is a source of dietary fiber. The flavour is similar to a tart banana. of dietary fiber. The flavour is similar to a tart banana. Varieties of jackfruit are distinguished according to the Varieties of jackfruit are distinguished according to the characteristics of the fruits' flesh. In Brazil, three varieties characteristics of the fruits' flesh. In Brazil, three varieties are recognized. These are: are recognized. These are: jaca-durajaca-dura, or "hard" variety, , or "hard" variety, which has firm flesh and the largest fruits that can weight which has firm flesh and the largest fruits that can weight between 15 and 40 kilograms each; between 15 and 40 kilograms each; jaca-molejaca-mole, or "soft" , or "soft" variety, which bears smaller fruits, with softer and sweeter variety, which bears smaller fruits, with softer and sweeter flesh; and flesh; and jaca-manteigajaca-manteiga, or "butter" variety, which bears , or "butter" variety, which bears sweet fruits, whose flesh has a consistency intermediate sweet fruits, whose flesh has a consistency intermediate between the "hard" and "soft" varieties.between the "hard" and "soft" varieties.

Ripe JackfruitRipe Jackfruit

Ripe jackfruit is naturally sweet with subtle Ripe jackfruit is naturally sweet with subtle flavouring. It can be used to make a variety of flavouring. It can be used to make a variety of

dishes including custards, cakes, halo-halo dishes including custards, cakes, halo-halo and more. Ripe jackfruit arils are sometimes and more. Ripe jackfruit arils are sometimes

seeded, fried or freeze-dried and sold as seeded, fried or freeze-dried and sold as jackfruit chips.jackfruit chips.

Health benefits of JackfruitHealth benefits of Jackfruit

Although many who eat jackfruit love it for its Although many who eat jackfruit love it for its delicious taste, quite a few are unaware of the delicious taste, quite a few are unaware of the health benefits of jackfruit. Jackfruit contains health benefits of jackfruit. Jackfruit contains Vitamin A, Vitamin CVitamin A, Vitamin C, , thiamin, riboflavin, thiamin, riboflavin,

calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, zinc and calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, zinc and niacinniacin among many other nutrients. Jackfruit also among many other nutrients. Jackfruit also

benefits one’s health as it has a low caloric content: benefits one’s health as it has a low caloric content: 100 grams of jackfruit only contains 94 calories.100 grams of jackfruit only contains 94 calories.Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium with 303 Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium with 303

milligram found in 100 grams of jackfruit. Studies milligram found in 100 grams of jackfruit. Studies show that food rich in potassium helps to lower show that food rich in potassium helps to lower

blood pressure. Therefore, jackfruit has the health blood pressure. Therefore, jackfruit has the health benefit of providing relief for anyone who suffers benefit of providing relief for anyone who suffers

from from high blood pressurehigh blood pressure..

The jackfruit is:The jackfruit is:

Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and SodiumSodium

High in Vitamin C and ManganeseHigh in Vitamin C and ManganeseMaintaining optimum healthMaintaining optimum healthWeight gainWeight gain

Nutritional Value of JackfruitNutritional Value of Jackfruit Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of

jackfruit:jackfruit: Sodium - 3 mgSodium - 3 mg Total Carbohydrates - 24 gTotal Carbohydrates - 24 g Dietary Fiber - 2 gDietary Fiber - 2 g Protein - 1 gProtein - 1 g Vitamin A - 297 IUVitamin A - 297 IU Vitamin C - 6.7 mgVitamin C - 6.7 mg Thiamin - 0.03 mgThiamin - 0.03 mg Riboflavin - 0.11 mgRiboflavin - 0.11 mg Niacin - 0.4 mgNiacin - 0.4 mg Vitamin B6 - 0.108 mgVitamin B6 - 0.108 mg Folate - 14 mcgFolate - 14 mcg Calcium - 34 mgCalcium - 34 mg Iron - 0.6 mgIron - 0.6 mg Magnesium - 37 mgMagnesium - 37 mg Phosphorus - 36 mgPhosphorus - 36 mg Potassium - 303 mgPotassium - 303 mg Sodium - 3 mgSodium - 3 mg Zinc - 0.42 mgZinc - 0.42 mg Copper - 0.187 mgCopper - 0.187 mg Manganese - 0.197 mgManganese - 0.197 mg Selenium - 0.6 mcgSelenium - 0.6 mcg Total Fat - 0.3 mgTotal Fat - 0.3 mg Saturated Fat - 0.063 mgSaturated Fat - 0.063 mg Monounsaturated Fat - 0.044 mgMonounsaturated Fat - 0.044 mg Polyunsaturated Fat - 0.086 mgPolyunsaturated Fat - 0.086 mg Calories - 94Calories - 94

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating JackfruitEating Jackfruit

Being rich in potassium, jackfruit helps in the lowering of Being rich in potassium, jackfruit helps in the lowering of the blood pressure.the blood pressure.

The extract of Jackfruit root is believed to help cure fever The extract of Jackfruit root is believed to help cure fever as well as diarrhea.as well as diarrhea.

Jackfruit contains phytonutrients, with health benefits Jackfruit contains phytonutrients, with health benefits ranging from anti-cancer to antihypertensive.ranging from anti-cancer to antihypertensive.

Jackfruit root has been found to be beneficial for those Jackfruit root has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from asthma.suffering from asthma.

The root of jackfruit is said to be good for the treatment The root of jackfruit is said to be good for the treatment of a number of skin problems.of a number of skin problems.

Jackfruit has been found to have anti-ageing, antioxidant Jackfruit has been found to have anti-ageing, antioxidant and anti-ulcer properties.and anti-ulcer properties.

Young JackfruitYoung Jackfruit

Summary of JackfruitSummary of Jackfruit

Jack fruit is wonderful and biggest fruit in the world. Jack fruit is wonderful and biggest fruit in the world. It’s food benefits is huge. We are happy that we get It’s food benefits is huge. We are happy that we get it easily here in Bangladesh because it’s our nation it easily here in Bangladesh because it’s our nation fruit. So if didn’t test it please test it soon if possible fruit. So if didn’t test it please test it soon if possible to get in your country.to get in your country.

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