Farmer Success Story: Jackfruit tree and its agri products

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http://www.thebetterindia.com/59942/james-joseph-jackfruit-365-superfood-india/


James Joseph says Jackfruit is Jack of all fruits. He wanted to make this undervalued and underrated seasonal fruit available for consumption 365 days a year.  On learning that 80% of the fruit is made up of water, he hit upon the idea of freeze-drying jackfruit. Freeze-drying reduced the weight of the fruit by 82%, cutting down the huge costs of transportation and storage. A 180-gm pack of freeze dried jackfruit can be stored at room temperature for 365 days and, when soaked in lukewarm water, yield one kg of jackfruit.

• Since the glycemic load (glucose level) in unripe jackfruit is almost half that of rice or wheat, the fruit makes a potent carbohydrate substitute for diabetics. 
• Jackfruit’s high potassium content helps lower elevated blood pressure 
• Its high anti-oxidant and flavonoid content protect against cancer. 
• Jackfruit also increases the human body’s capacity to absorb iron, making it extremely effective in preventing and curing anaemia. 
• Since jackfruit blends beautifully into most recipes, it can also change the way we look at health foods and gluten-free foods in particular.
• Interesting and unique jackfruit-infused recipes include galouti kabab, biryani, masala dosa, kathi roll, panna cotta, and payasam, all made from dehydrated jackfruit!

“I don’t even consider it a crop. It just grows. When other crops fail, you can always count on the jackfruit tree.” says Joseph