JACKFRUIT
October 10th, 2011 → 1:20 am @ Shanti
“Vitamins and minerals in fresh food”
JACKFRUIT
Jack fruit is an acquired taste and again some people cannot stand the smell, including me. They are quite strong and you either like them or hate them. Some of my friend will almost kill for them, but not this fellow.
The fruit is very large, up to 30 kg in weight and if the fruit falls on your head, you will see stars for sure. It is a very healthy fruit and is rich in energy. The fibre content is also high and also vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins:C and A high, B1. B2, B3, B6, B9.
Minerals:Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorous, Zinc, Calcium and Selenium.
The seeds are gathered and roasted in the cooler months by the locals in traditional areas in India or cooked like lentils in curries.
Jack fruit is grown in Australia as well, mainly in northern areas from Lismore to the tropics.
