Super source
Carbohydrate
21.4 g · 8% DV target
The world's largest tree-borne fruit, jackfruit is a versatile tropical staple that transitions from a fibrous, meat-like texture when green to a sweet, custard-like consistency when ripe, offering a unique profile of complex carbohydrates and minerals.
Jackfruit is frequently used as a dietary alternative to rice or wheat because its mature green fruit has a lower glycaemic load (a measure of how much a food raises blood glucose levels) and contains pectin and soluble fibre .17
The fruit contains a diverse profile of phytochemicals and minerals, including manganese, which acts as both an essential nutrient and a potential neurotoxicant if consumed in excessive amounts from contaminated sources .19
Early research suggests that replacing refined carbohydrates with green jackfruit flour may help manage blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes .17
Preliminary studies in animal models have explored the use of jackfruit seeds as a source of resistant starch (a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine) to support gut health and lipid metabolism .6
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
21.4 g · 8% DV target
20.6 g · 41% DV target
10.0 mg · 11% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in an airtight container once cut
Keep at room temperature until the skin yields to pressure
Highly resilient to pests and drought, jackfruit trees require minimal chemical inputs and produce massive yields.
Archaeological evidence suggests that jackfruit was cultivated in India as early as 3,000 to 6,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world.