The gentel gaint among fruits, jack-fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world .Indigenous to India,this fruit can
grow up to three feet long and 1/2 feet diameter .This honey-sweet ,succulent fruit is surprisingly considered good for
diabetics."Jackfruit is rich in soluble fibers ,containing 1.4 per cent ,that is highly recommended for diabetics,"says Dr Damyanti K ,a research officer at the National Institute of Nutrition,Hyderabad ."Add th 2.1 per cent of insoluble fiber to it and you get a fruit that is excellent for people suffering from constipation ,"she says .
There is more heart-warming news -the potassium
content of the fruit 191mg/100gm,is also good for heartpatients.According to Dr.Damyanti ,it has plenty of other minerals and vitamins ,and is low in sodium content.
A variety of delectable dishes are prepared all over India using the raw fruit -from crispies to curries .There can be 100 to 500 seeds in a single fruit ,which can be boiled or roasted or pounded into flour delicious nutritious snacks.