Check out some of the health benefits of JackFruit:
- Jackfruit contains protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium ,folate . phosphorus ,Zinc,Copper with calories of about 95
- It may soothe the symptoms of Cold and Flu
- One main mineral in Jackfruit is Potassium which helps to maintain the balance of body fluids and thereby decreasing the bad cholesterol and eventually the heart problems.
- Jackfruit contains a lot of Vitamin C which is an antioxidant and helps to boost the immune system
- It contains a considerable amounts of Vitamin 'A' which helps in improving Vision and for healthy looking skin
- Soluble fiber is another component in Jackfruit which helps for digestion and thereby easing the bowels movements
- Jackfruit have phytonutrients like lignans, isoflavones and saponins that provide protection against cancer. These phytonutrients can help eliminate cancer-causing free radicals from the body and slow down the degeneration of cells that can lead to degenerative diseases
- Eating jackfruit may promote bone health and strengthens nervous system
- Extract of the Root of this Jackfruit may be used as a cure for diarrhea
- Jackfruit root has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from asthma
- The root of jackfruit is said to be good for the treatment of a number of skin problems
- Jackfruit has been found to have anti-ageing, antioxidant and anti-ulcer properties
- Jackfruit seeds, can be boiled and eaten as an additional source of carbohydrate.
Helpful Tips:
- Jackfruit is considered as an energy generating fruit due to the presence of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose.It energizes your body almost instantly.
- Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin-A known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
- Eating too much of this fruit may cause irritating bowels and may end up in stomach ache due to the presence of fibre
- It has to be stored in airtight container due to its strong essence and flavor
- Jackfruits turn brown and deteriorate quickly after ripening. Cold storage trials indicate that ripe fruits can be kept for 3 to 6 weeks at 52° to 55°F (11.11°-12.78°C) and relative humidity of 85 to 95%.
- It can be preserved ,if the bulbs are boiled in milk, the latter when drained off and cooled will congeal and form a pleasant, orange colored custard
- The ripe bulbs may be dried, fried in oil and salted for eating like potato chips.
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