The Summer is incomplete without the aroma and taste of Mangoes and Jackfruits. Both come in the same colour and are very sweet, which lures birds, animals and humans alike. But, due to rapid urbanisation and growth in our supply chain system, the traditional technique of 'chopping Jackfruit after placing it on old newspapers' has become just a part of the nostalgia for most of us. Well, those golden memories filled with trees and plants can now be absorbed in eco-living, where trees, animals and humans are meant to co-exist together.
Being a plant-based lifestyle advocate, my advice for everyone is to preserve nature's made simplicity in their everyday life. I feel like it's part of cultural inheritance. And, I have grown up with it right from my childhood days in Patratu, we had 2 Jackfruits Trees in the backyard. Every summer, my parents used to gift the big size Jackfruits to their friends and neighbours, many of them used to visit us from miles away to collect it.
How to eat Jackfruit?
As with any fruit, Jackfruit is best enjoyed fresh while it is sweet and juicy. It may be added to smoothies or even chopped and sprinkled over ice cream. Unripe Jackfruit is great in savoury preparations such as Jackfruit Dry Masala, the most popular across India or Carnitas in Mexican Cuisine.
How to eat Jackfruit Seeds?
There are also some elements in the seeds of Raw Jackfruit, which can be harmful for our body, such as Tannis and Trypsin etc. These substances prevent the absorption of certain nutrients in our body and can impair digestion. Therefore, we should avoid eating Jackfruit seeds raw. However, if we boil or roast it, then these anti-nutrients get vanished and become eatable.
Benefits of eating Jackfruit?
Jackfruit is a good source of Vitamin C and is rich in Antioxidants. Low in Calories and Fat and Sodium-Free, which makes it a healthy snack.
Do you just use Jackfruit pulp and throw away the seeds? Then surely you may have no idea at all how much the utility of Jackfruit seeds is!
Jackfruit seeds contain both soluble and insoluble Fiber. It is rich in Trans-Minerals like Manganese and Magnesium. Both are essential for the strength of our bones. Magnesium helps in the absorption of Calcium in our body. At the same time, Manganese helps in the formation of connective Tissues and regulates Blood Clotting function. This also keeps the Blood Cholesterol level under control, which reduces the risk of Heart Diseases.
☘️ Vegan Sudesh
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