Exploring the Potential of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam)

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dc.contributor.authorNansereko, Sophie
dc.contributor.authorMuyonga, John H.
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-27T12:10:26Z
dc.date.available2022-05-27T12:10:26Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractJackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. The tree is highly productive, resilient, and requires minimal care. Jackfruit has a characteristic flavour and is highly versatile. Several studies report the importance of the tree and fruits, ranging from food and medicine to the provision of several value-added products. In spite of the many benefits the plant offers, it has not been sufficiently incorporated in the general food system, partly because of gaps in processing, distribution and knowledge about utilization methods and nutritional and nutraceutical value. Objective: A comprehensive literature search was done to highlight jackfruit's nutritional, health, and commercial benefits to promote its utilization. Methodology: The literature search was conducted using three electronic databases with no constraints on publication year. Over 200 studies on the nutritional properties of jackfruit and at least 105 articles on the use of the various parts of the jack tree for their anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic effects were found. Findings: Jackfruit has vital nutrients, including phytochemicals, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, and proteins. The literature on utilization shows that the fruit can be processed into commercial products using minimal processing technologies, dried to extend product shelf-life, or processed into various value-added products.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNansereko, S., & Muyonga, J. H. Exploring the Potential of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam).en_US
dc.identifier.issn2581-7752
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.9734/AFSJ/2021/v20i930346
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3554
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAsian Food Science Journalen_US
dc.subjectJackfruiten_US
dc.subjectnutritional benefitsen_US
dc.subjectprocessingen_US
dc.subjectvalue additionen_US
dc.titleExploring the Potential of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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