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VALUE ADDED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM
JACKFRUIT AND PINEAPPLE
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The jackfruit is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia and is believed to
have originated in the rainforests of Western Ghats of India and is cultivated
throughout the lowlands in South and Southeast Asia. Major jackfruit producing
countries are Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, China,
Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Jackfruit is also found in East
Africa as well as throughout Brazil and Caribbean nations such as Jamaica.
Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is one of the three auspicious
fruits of Tamil Nadu in India along with Mango and Banana.
The Jackfruit is a multi-purpose species providing food, timber, fuel, fodder, and
medicinal and industrial products. The primary economic product of Jackfruit is
the fruit which is used both when mature and unripe. Every part of the fruit and
tree has health and economic value. Jackfruit seeds (nuts) can be roasted like
chestnuts, or boiled. The fruit pulp is sweet and tasty and used as dessert or
preserved in syrup. The fruits and seeds are also processed in a variety of ways for
food and other products. Jackfruit value added products include chips, papads,
pickles, ice-cream, jelly, sweets, beverages like squash, nectar, wine and preserved
flakes etc. Additionally, Jackfruit leaves, bark, inflorescence, seeds and latex are
used in traditional medicines. The wood of the tree is also used for various
purposes. It is a nutritious fruit that is rich in carbohydrates, proteins,
potassium, calcium, iron, and vitamin A, B, and C. Due to high levels of
carbohydrates; jackfruit supplements other staple foods in times of scarcity in
some regions. The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy and fibrous, and is a source of
dietary fibre.