PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY OF

PLANT FOODS

CANNED JACKFRUIT

Submitted to : Ritu Miss Submitted by : Kripa C Varghese

2nd DC FSQC
 INDEX

• Introduction
• Nutritive value
• Preparation
• Uses
• Health benefits
• Packing and storage
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
 INTRODUCTION

• Native to southeast Asia, jackfruit is a large,

spiny, greenish-yellow fruit that grows in
tropical climates. A sizeable fruit, jackfruit
have thick stalks and grow on the trunks and
branches of the jackfruit tree.1
• Inside the jackfruit’s skin are chunks
resembling orange segments. When unripe,
these chunks are tough and sinew-like with a
neutral, slightly bitter flavour.
• Once ripe, jackfruit flesh has a soft texture
and distinctly sweet, fruity flavour.
• Ripe jackfruit, sold both fresh and tinned in
syrup, is delicious as a snack or as part of a
 NUTRITIVE VALUE

• Jackfruit is low in fat, with 0.6g of fat per 100g.

• Jackfruit is also a source of vitamin C as well as certain B
vitamins. It also contains minerals such as potassium,
magnesium and calcium, as well as fibre.
• Jackfruit also contains beneficial phytochemicals such as
carotenoids and flavonoids, which are antioxidants.
• A 100-gram portion of jackfruit has:
• 95 calories.
• 2 grams of protein.
• 0.6 grams of fat.
• 3 grams of fiber.
 PREPARATION

• Step 1
• Take canned unripe jackfruit in water or brine.
Drain the liquid. If you’ve opted for the version
in brine, give the chunks a good rinse under the
tap as it can have an unpleasant taste.
• Step 2
• Then, pull the chunks apart with your fingers, to
give the jackfruit a shredded texture like pulled
pork.
• As it’s unripe, there may be some tougher parts
to the fruit. We suggest adding these to a
blender or food processor to mince them before
adding to your mix of shredded jackfruit.
Step 3
Rinse the shredded jackfruit thoroughly in cold water to
remove all traces of brine.
Step 4
Add your shredded jackfruit to unsalted boiling water, and
boil for at least 10 minutes to soften. When done, rinse
thoroughly again (you want to remove all lingering taste of
the brine)
Step 5
Drain and pat dry with a clean tea towel.
• Now, you’ve got your basic jackfruit mixture. This is where
you can get creative and customise your plain jackfruit
according to your tastes.
 USES

• As a pizza topping
• In a vegan chilli
• In a sandwich
• In faux fish cakes
• In vegan curry
 HEALTH BENEFITS

• It can be part of a heart-healthy diet

• Researches shows that eating jackfruit can potentially reduce the
risk of heart disease.
• The combination of potassium, fibre and antioxidants can
benefit heart health.
• It may help fight inflammation
• Jackfruit is high in vitamin C, which studies show can help
prevent inflammation.
• Researches also shows that jackfruit also contains flavonoids
and lignins, plant compounds that may help fight inflammation
• All these antioxidants found in jackfruit protect your cells
from inflammation and oxidative stress, which can lead to
chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
• It may help control blood sugar levels
• First, jackfruit has a low glycemic index (GI) score, which
means eating it shouldn’t affect your blood glucose levels
like other foods with higher scores.
• Second, a study shows that its leaf may help lower fasting
blood sugar levels. Another study shows that jackfruit’s
bark may prevent fats and complex carbohydrates from
breaking down into sugar.
 PACKING AND STORAGE

• Leftover jackfruit (fruit pods still attached to the rind) will keep
well in the freezer too. All you need to do is to cover all
exposed parts of the fruit, spots that are not protected by the
rind. You can use aluminum foil or cling wrap to do this. Once
all exposed parts of the fruit have been covered, stick the whole
thing in the freezer.
• As for canned jackfruit, never freeze it in its original packaging.
Get a rigid plastic container with an airtight cover and pour the
product. Leave about an inch or two of space to let the liquids
expand as the fruit freezes. Then, close the lid and add the label
and storage date before sticking in the freezer.
• Jackfruit isn’t available all year round. However, most
supermarkets offer canned jackfruit in case you cannot get your
hands on fresh jackfruit. Regardless if you’re storing canned or
fresh jackfruit, you can freeze the fruit for future uses.
• Storing jackfruit in the fridge, it will keep fresh for up to a week
or so. But when frozen, jackfruit will keep safe indefinitely. The
temperature has to be kept at a steady 0°Fahrenheit to extend the
shelf life of frozen jackfruit. Otherwise, the fruit will turn soggy
once it’s been defrosted. Although the fruit will keep fresh in the
freezer for a long, long time, it’s best to consume it within a
month or so.
 CONCLUSION

• Jackfruit is an extremely versatile ingredient for both sweet and

savory applications with nutritional and environmental benefits.
Whether you’re using it fresh or canned, ripe or unripe, jackfruit
is an interesting ingredient to experiment with and incorporate
into your favorite dishes—especially if you’re vegan or
vegetarian, or just looking to incorporate more plant-based food
or meat alternatives into your diet.
• Packed with fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, jackfruit will also
provide your body with the nutrition it needs while satisfying
your taste buds.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

• https://www.jackandfriendsjerky.com/jackfruit-101-guide
• https://www.google.com/search?q=canned+jackfruit&oq=canned+&aqs=chrom
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• https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-jackfruit-and-is-it-healthy/
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