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| Jackfruit | Description | Top of Page |
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The jackfruit is very large in size. About 30 to 40 inches in length and 12 to 20 inches in diameter. Only about 30% of the fruit is edible. The fruit has a green to brownish yellow rind and it has numerous small spines in its skin. Edible very tasty sweet yellow bulbs are embeded in fibrous interior. It has one and half to two inch long and 3/4 inch thick seed. |
| Jackfruit | Nutritional Value | Top of Page |
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Very good source of potassium and good source of vitamin C. |
| Jackfruit | Health Benefits | Top of Page |
Potassium rich in jackfruit may help to regulate your blood pressure. |
| Jackfruit | Varieties | Top of Page |
| India is the leading jackfruit producing nation. Black Gold(Australia)
Cheena (Australia), * Cochin (Australia), Dang Rasimi (Thailand), Gold Nugget (Australia), J-30 (Malaysia) and
J-31 (Malaysia) are some cultivars available in U.S.
* Cochin is one of the city in southern India which produce jack fruit. |
| Jackfruit | Botanical Facts | Top of Page |
| Jackfruit is an ever green , 30 to 70 ft tall tree. Humid tropical and near tropical climate is well suited for jackfruit. |
| Jackfruit | Select and Store | Top of Page |
| Ripe jackfruits are very fragrant . The fruit color changes from green to yellowish brown when ripe. To remove fruit bulbs, apply cooking oil in hands and utensils to free from gummy latex. |
| Jackfruit | Uses | Top of Page |
| Ripe fruit bulbs are eaten out of hand. Seeds can be eaten after roasted or boiled. |
| Jackfruit | Nutrition chart | Top of Page |
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| Jackfruit | Web reference | Top of Page |
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Fruits of Warm Climates |