JACKFRUIT FACTS
✓ World’s largest tree grown fruit
✓ A mature jackfruit tree can produce about 100 to 200 fruits a year
✓ Native to India and Southeast Asia
✓ Rich in antioxidants, nutrients, minerals and even fiber.
✓ The word “jackfruit” comes from Portuguese “jaca,” which comes from the Malayalam language term “chakka.”
JACKFRUIT BENEFITS
Strengthens Immune System
Jackfruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful nutrient which helps protect against viral and bacterial infections. Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system by supporting the white blood cells function.
Protects against Cancer
Jackfruit is rich in phytonutrients such as lignans, isoflavones and saponins, which have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. These phytonutrients may help eliminate cancer-causing free radicals from the body and slow the degeneration of cells that can lead to degenerative diseases.
Maintains a Healthy Thyroid
Copper plays an important role in thyroid metabolism, especially in hormone production and absorption. Jackfruit is loaded with this important micro-mineral.
Aids in Healthy Digestion
Jackfruit is known to contain anti-ulcer properties, which help with ulcers and digestive disorders.
Maintains Healthy Eyes and Skin
Jackfruit contains vitamin A, a powerful nutrient which benefits your eyes and skin.
Lowers High Blood Pressure
The potassium contained in Jackfruit has been found to be helpful in the lowering of blood pressure.
Boosts Energy
Jackfruit is a B-Complex rich fruit: pyridoxine, niacin, riboflavin and folic acid
Prevents Anemia
Jackfruit contains iron which helps to prevent anemia and also helps in proper blood circulation in our body.
Strengthen Bones
Jackfruit is rich in magnesium, a nutrient which is important in the absorption of calcium and can work with calcium to help strengthen the bones.