Vol. 11, Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Sumitra Chhotaray and Bhagyashree Priyadarshini

Abstract:
Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) is the largest produced fruit in the world belonging to Moraceae family. Although it originates from India still it is seen in most parts of Asia, Africa, and some regions of South America. Humid and hot region is suitable for the growth of this tree. Due to their diversified use and have remained wild or semi-domesticated it is considered as an underutilized crop. Odisha was the second largest producer of jackfruit in the country after Tripura. Jackfruit contains vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin c, thiamine and riboflavin etc. & also minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, sodium, zinc, and many other nutrients. It has high antioxidant activity so that it will help in prevention of free radicals. It contains potassium and calcium to regulate the blood pressure and beneficial for bone growth. The jackfruit seeds has been utilized for flour processing and utilized for the development of bakery products, extruded products, chapaties preparation etc. Seeds have many medicinal properties such as helpful for improving digestion. It acts as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-carcinogenic, antifungal agent, and helps in inhibition of melanin biosynthesis, wound healing.