India’s Jack of all Fruits: Jackfruit goes global

Published 2020년 5월 21일

Tridge summary

India is experiencing a surge in demand for jackfruit, a traditional fruit that is being touted as a superfood and a popular meat substitute during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fruit, which is commonly eaten fresh or used in various dishes, has gained international attention and is particularly popular in the Western world. It is also being used as a meat alternative in vegan and vegetarian diets. The fruit is also being processed into flour and used as a substitute for wheat and rice flour. However, the national lockdown has posed challenges for jackfruit growers in India due to labor and transport shortages, despite the international demand showing no signs of slowing down. The demand for jackfruit in India is estimated to be around 100 metric tons per day during the peak season, generating a revenue of $19.8 million annually.

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India is the biggest cultivator of India’s ‘superfood’ jackfruit. Superfood because during COVID-19, scarcity of meat and poultry pushed the demand as meat substitute in Indian market. This ever-green, spiky, huge and bulky fruit has a strong, sweet smell. Jackfruit has morphed as a backyard nuisance in India’s south coast soon to become darling of vegans and vegetarians in the West. “There are a lot of enquiries from abroad… At the international level, the interest in jackfruit has grown manifold,” Varghese Tharakan said from his orchard in Thrissur district. The jackfruit generally weighs 5 kgs on an average. It has a silky yellow flesh when ripe and is eaten fresh or used in preparing other delicacies like cakes, juices, ice creams, breads and crisps. When unripe fruits are harvested they are used in curries, saute vegetable, veg Shaami Kebabs, Biryanis and may such interesting cuisine. Alternatively in the Western countries, shredded jackfruit has become a popular alternative ...

Source: Agro and Food Processing