13 Interesting Facts About Jackfruit You Didn’t Know

All lovers and connoisseurs of exotic fruits are probably familiar with such an unusual fruit as jackfruit, which is a representative of the mulberry family, a relative of the breadfruit.

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Facts About Jackfruit

1. Jackfruit is quite large in comparison with other fruits. Its weight can reach up to 34 kg and more, and in length - up to 90 cm.
2. The birthplace of this unusual-looking fruit is enchanting India and Bangladesh. Gradually, jackfruit spread further: throughout Southeast Asia. Besides, it can be found in the Philippines and even the African continent.
3. Young fruits of jackfruit are green, but as they ripen, the skin takes on a different shade: from light brown to greenish-yellow. A distinctive feature of the fruit is the presence of pimples on its skin.
4. Even though the skin of jackfruit has a specific odor, quite unpleasant and somewhat repulsive, the pulp is sweet and juicy and tastes like banana and pineapple.
5. Jackfruit can be eaten both ripe and unripe. The only difference is in which dish it should be added: in desserts, salads or as a side dish, like vegetables.
6. Jackfruit has great nutritional value due to its carbohydrate content. At the same time, it has much fewer calories than bread or baked goods.
7. This fruit is also used for medicinal purposes.
8. Jackfruit pulp is used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system, and increase the body's immune forces, and even use it as an aphrodisiac, only for these purposes it is necessary to use not the fruit itself, but its seeds.
9. The predominant vitamin is vitamin C, and in a smaller amount jackfruit contains vitamins of group B, vitamin PP, as well as vitamin A. All these components are necessary for the human body, and some of them can be safely called exclusive.
10. The wood of the jackfruit tree does not lend itself to damage by termites and various types of fungi, which allows it to be used for the construction and production of various items, from furniture to musical elements.
11. Most often, jackfruit is sold already separated from the peel, ready-made peeled slices, since it is almost impossible to eat the entire fruit alone. When choosing a whole fruit, you should pay attention to its rind. It should be dense, green-yellow in color without damage.
12. Before eating it is necessary first of all to cut the fruit with a knife lengthwise into two halves. Then cut out the core. Since the peel and core of jackfruit contain latex, it is better to use gloves to separate it or to anoint your hands with any vegetable oil beforehand. This juice has the ability to stick to hands and is practically not washed off. After that, you need to get the slices, separate them from the peel and remove the white threads and start sampling the fruit.
13. Fresh when stored in the refrigerator, jackfruit will last about a week. You can remove the slices of fruit, remove the seeds and place them in a container for 3-5 days. When frozen, the fruit does not spoil for about two months.