Jack Fruit : Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam
Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)
|
Ripe Fruit |
Tender Fruit |
Jak Seeds |
Units |
Energy
|
94.0 |
51.0 |
151.0 |
K cal |
| Protein |
1.7 |
2.6 |
4.3 |
g |
Fat
|
0.3 |
0.8 |
0.4 |
g |
Carbohydrates
|
93.7 |
9.4 |
32.0 |
g |
Calcium
|
27.00 |
30.0 |
35.0 |
mg |
| Phosphorus |
0 |
40.0 |
126.0 |
mg |
| Iron |
0.6 |
1.7 |
1.2 |
mg |
Carotene
|
39.0 |
0 |
25.0 |
mg |
| Thiamine |
0.09 |
50.0 |
180.0 |
mg |
Riboflavin
|
0.11 |
40.0 |
50.0 |
mg |
| Vit. C |
9.0 |
14.0 |
17.0 |
mg |
Medicinal Values
Rich source of potassium, iron and energy; useful in blood disorders. Ripe fruit is a good source of carotene.
Major Growing Areas
Mostly wet zone, scattered in the Dry and intermediate zones
Nature of Cultivation
Naturally grown ; scattered cultivations and in home gardens
Recommended Varieties
Local selections Father long, Kothmale, Maharagama
Fatherlong
Kothmale
Maharagama
Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Unripe fruit ; Polos preseve
Ripe fruit ; Cordial, fruit in syrup
Seed Dried, roasted, flour in confectionery
Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Unripe fruit ; Polos preseve
Ripe fruit ; Cordial, fruit in syrup
Seed Dried, roasted, flour in confectionery
Economics & Marketing
Availability
March - May and November - January
Crop : Jack Fruit
Programme : Crop Improvment
| Activity |
Responsibility |
Indicators |
Time Frame |
Station
|
Officer |
Collection, establishment and
evaluation of germplasm.
|
HORDI |
I.Medagoda |
|
02 Yrs (2002-2004) |
Horana
|
L.L.Ranasingha |
No.of varieties collected |
02 Yrs (2002-2004) |
PGRC
|
|
|
|
Programme: Crop Managment
| Activity |
Responsibility |
Indicators |
Time Frame |
| Station |
Officer |
Training of jack trees
for commercial fruit
production |
HORDI
|
I.Medagoda
|
|
02 Yrs (2002-2004) |
| Horana |
L.L.Ranasingha
|
high density planting
system with small trees |
02 Yrs (2002-2004) |
PGRC
|
|
|
|
Crop protection and post harvest handling: Activities have not been identified
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