Jack is a species of tree in the mulberry and fig family. It grows well in hot countries.
In India, it will be available from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, and the Northeastern states. East Asian countries, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, also have many jack trees.
We know a lot about the Jackfruit. Young raw jackfruit can also be used as a vegetable. It will be very tasty. It has many rich and rare nutrients. The use of raw jackfruit in the daily diet is frequent in Sri Lanka. It has an equivalent amount of flour content as rice flour. So people call the fruit tree a rice tree. At the time of famine in Bangladesh, raw jackfruit was used in the diet as an alternative for avoiding malnutrition. So in Bangladesh, raw jack is called “a Poor man’s vegetable”.
Raw jackfruit has been used in the diet for the past 3000 years in Kerala. Till Portuguese domination, raw jackfruit was used as an equivalent to rice in Kerala. Later, Tropica was introduced, and the frequency of raw jackfruit usage reduced. Raw jackfruit is rich in vitamins A, B, and C, iron, potassium, Calcium, protein, lactose, and fiber.
Raw Jack has phytonutrients like saponins and isoflavones. So it is a good antioxidant. Alkaline nutrient in it, provides immune power to the body. It has 60% fiber, which will not be insoluble in water. Also, it has water-soluble ” pectin ” nutrient. So it helps to solve constipation. Reduces bad cholesterol from the blood. It regulates high blood pressure.
Raw Jack has the power to remove bile from the body. It can increase libido. It helps to increase the amount of breast milk for mothers. The lactose and fiber in it will not increase the sugar level in the body. So it is suitable for sugar patients as well. The clinical studies confirmed that it will start to reduce the sugar level in the body within 30 minutes of a meal.
With raw jack, many traditional dishes are prepared and used in the various states in India. The usage of raw jack is being reduced due to our fast lifestyle, and it is available only during the season.
Since it is the best food for sugar patients and it has rare nutrients, the Indian agriculture research center is giving training to farmers on preservation and packing. Also, it helps people to start a business. We need to apply some oil to our hands when cutting the raw Jack. Also, apply some oil to the knife as well. Later, just remove the outer skin. Then cut into four slices and remove the dregs. Then cut into small cubes. If the seeds are mature, remove the outer skin.
