Jackfruit
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a large oval shaped fruit with a green/yellow spiky outer skin that encloses clusters of segments each containing a single seed.
Health benefits of Jackfruit
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Jackfruit
A ripe jackfruit will have a smell of a very ripe, almost rotten, melon which some people find disagreeable. However, the pungent smell can be deceiving as the fruit inside will have a pleasant flavor.
Climate and origin
Jackfruits originated on the Indian subcontinent and Asian mainland. Jack-fruit is tropical requiring a hot and moist climate. (Zone 10 in the U.S.)
Taste
Jackfruit generally has a pungent and subtly sweet taste with either a thick viscous texture or a crisp texture, depending on variety.
Miscellaneous information
Jackfruit is the largest fruit to grow from a tree, and can reach weights up to 80 pounds (36kg).
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 95 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.64g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 2mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 23.3g | 8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% | ||
| Total Sugars 19.1g | 38% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.7g | 3% | ||
| Vitamin C 13.7mg | 15% | ||
| Vitamin D --mcg | --% | ||
| Iron 0.23mg | 1% | ||
| Calcium 24mg | 2% | ||
| Potassium 448mg | 10% | ||
| Phosphorus 21mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||