Jackfruit or Breadfruit (Yam / Nut type (Ukwa)

Description

The African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne) is a large evergreen tree found in tropical and subtropical humid forests. It is widely distributed in West and Central Africa. It belongs to the family Moraceae.

Breadfruits have excellent benefits for human health and total wellbeing. It can be consumed in cooked form, baked or fried. Either which way provides heart-friendly nutrients and other wonderful whole nutrients.

Features of Jackfruit or Breadfruit

• The Jackfruit or breadfruit seedlings can grow to a height of 30 m while the stem can be up to 6 m wide.
• The stem bark is grey in colour and produces a white latex.
• The leaves are large and dark green on the surface and lighter underneath.
• The tree may be monoecious or dioecious.
• The male flowers are club-shaped while the female inflorescence form globose heads on a receptacle.
• Breadfruit extracts containing ethyl acetate and methanol have been found to have antibacterial effects.
• Breadfruit is gluten-free, its flour offers a gut-friendly alternative for those who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
• Breadfruit is a rich source of prenylated phenolic compounds that may be helpful in the treatment of rheumatic and muscular pain.
• It is rich in fibre content. Fibre is an essential compound that helps in binding the toxic properties in the intestine and as well helps to reduce bad cholesterol in the body