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Rabu, 22 Februari 2012

Nutrition and benefits of Jackfruit

Jackfruit (picture : google)
Jackfruit tree belongs to the Moraceae tribes, the scientific name is Artocarpus Heterophyllus.
Jackfruit is believed to originate from India, namely the western Ghats, where wild species are still found scattered in a rain forest grows there. Now jackfruit has become widespread in many tropical regions, especially in Southeast Asia

Nutrition content and benefits
Jackfruit fruit is rich with high energy content, as many as 106 calories per 100 grams. So is the carbohydrates that reach as much as 27.6 grams and 1.2 grams of protein, fruit make this feasible as an alternative food. But should be careful in consuming jackfruit in significant amounts. This is because these chewy fruit can cause flatulence.

Jackfruit fruit is also rich in minerals and vitamins that are good for maintaining health and preventing disease. The amount of vitamin A (as many as 51 RE) and vitamin C (20 mg) is very useful in improving the immune system and maintain eye health.

So also with a high calcium content (20 mg) and phosphorus (19 mg), as well as other minerals such as iron (0.9 mg) as an excellent anti-oxidant, anti cancer, to strengthen bones and teeth, and aid digestion.

Jackfruit fruit for health benefits is also visible from a considerable content of potassium is very useful to treat hypertension and prevent infection.

(source: wikipedia.org)

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