This Is The Largest Fruit In The World And It's Found In India

Do you know which is the world’s largest fruit? It is a tropical tree native to India and is now cultivated in the tropical areas of both hemispheres. It is commonly grown in Burma and Malaysia, many parts of Brazil, Mexico, Central America and South Florida. The fruit can be as long as two feet and weigh up to 18 kilos. Can you guess it?

Yes, it is none other than jackfruit!

Jackfruit is an evergreen tree in tropical Asia. Generally, the fruit is known to have a slightly pungent smell, however, its health benefits are many. Regular consumption of jackfruit is known to improve health. Since it is highly nutritious, it is rich in Vitamins A, C, E and K. It is also rich in potassium, calcium and iron.

Here are a few more reasons why you should include it in your daily diet-

Jackfruit is rich in fibre and helps with digestion. It helps get rid of constipation and helps maintain a healthy gut.

This fruit is also known to improve the health of the heart as it contains potassium, which helps in keeping blood pressure in check. The fibre content in jackfruit may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Jackfruit is considered to boost immunity. Since it is rich in Vitamin C, it helps the body fight diseases.

It also helps strengthen the hair and moisturise the skin due to Vitamin A and Vitamin E content.

Antioxidants and nutrients in jackfruit help reduce inflammation.

Jackfruits are also highly versatile fruits. You can eat it when it is ripened or unripened, its seeds. The tree also is highly valuable. Unripened fruit can be cut into segments, boiled and eaten like a vegetable by infusing it with spices. You can stuff it or saute it. You can also mix it with any meat. The seeds can be roasted or boiled and added to curries.

The ripe fruit can be chilled or mixed in a fruit salad. The fruit bulbs are used in soups, main dishes, desserts, ice creams, fruit creams and other dishes. In India, jackfruit’s shelf life is extended by boiling it with sugar syrup, butter and coconut milk. The fruit bulbs are frozen and can be used later. Due to jackfruits’ thick peel, they can be stored for a longer time.