It’s a well known fruit and is chosen as the national fruit of Bangladesh for it environmental benefits. It is meant for its distinct taste and color. It is very rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, proteins and carbohydrates. It is highly nutritious and contains high levels of carbohydrates. Jackfruit very well substitutes other primary foods at times of scarcity in some regions. The pulp of the young fruit is cooked as a various delicious dishes especially pickled or canned.
Pulp of ripe fruit is eaten raw and also as myriad of local delicacies such as jack fruit jam, jelly, pastries, cookies salads etc.
The fleshy part is even preserved as candies by drying or mixing with sugar, honey or syrup. The juice is extracted and made into essence which is used to flavor ice creams and beverages.
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