Jackfruit tree belongs to the mulberry family, mostly cultivated in tropical regions and sub tropical regions of the world....
especially in Bangladesh and India and cultivated in other parts of the world including South Asian countries, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and grown in Brazil and African Countries. Jackfruits are the largest fruits among all the fruits, which weighs about approximately 36 kilos and measured about 50 cm and 90 cm in size. Ripe Jackfruits are delicious and sweet in taste and looks like yellow pods and can be eaten raw, while unripe jackfruits are green in color and are used to prepare delicious recipes, dishes and salads.
The following nutrients are found in Jackfruit are, it contains essential minerals namely, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium, potassium, copper, sodium and selenium and Vitamins such as, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B complex vitamins such as B6, B12, B5, B1, B3, B2, and Folic acid & folates, retinol, choline, and antioxidants like beta carotene, alpha carotene, and saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, zero cholesterol, phytosterols, in addition to these, it also possess carbohydrates, proteins, water, fats, sugars, and dietary fiber with good calorific value.
Jackfruit nutritional benefits include; The presence of saponins, lignans, isoflavones together with Vitamin C, fights against cancer and clears off free radicals and thereby protects against degenerative disorders like cancer. Jackfruit boosts the immune system by strengthening WBC cells and protects against bacterial, viral infections due to the presence of rich Antioxidant, Vitamin C. It promotes good and improves digestion and heals ulcers and digestive disorders, it prevents the formation of carcinogens in the colon and prevents constipation due to the presence of rich dietary fiber. It prevents skin disorders and promotes healthy vision and prevents night blindness.