Jackfruit seed flour – An awesome tastemaker
Jackfruit seed flour – An awesome tastemaker (Chakka kuru podi) Jack Seed Flour (chakkakuru powder ) Processed Seed flour Most of us unaware of this valuable seeds health benefits.We consume jackfruits to its sweet taste and good aroma. We normally throw away its seeds without even knowing that they are in high proteins.
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) belonging to the family Moraceae (mulberry family) is one of the important and popular fruit of the tropics. It grows widely and abundantly in India and Bangladesh. The edible bulbs of ripe jackfruit are usually consumed fresh or processed into canned products; 10 to 20% of the total fruit weight is considered as its seed weight. Though the seeds (jackfruit seeds -chakka kuru) are rich in carbohydrates and protein,jackfruit seed is used occasionally as a minor supplement in culinary recipes but are mostly wasted
The Jackfruit seed flour is not only a rich source of protein, starch and diet, fibres but can also be regarded as an abundant yet cheap source of the said nutrient. Lectin, a class odglyco proteins found in jackfruit seed, has been reported to possess antibacterial, anti fungal and anti carcinogenic properness. Functional properties of jackfruit seed flour and its protein digestibility as well as a comparative study on functional properties of raw and heat processed Jackfruit seed flour have also been reported. The successful utilization of seed flour as a food ingredient and its blending with wheat flour .The jackfruit seed flour may also be blended with wheat flour to explore the potential of low cost flour from jackfruit seed as an alternative raw material for bakery and confection, products. The Jackfruit seed flour is not only a rich source of protein, starch and diet, fibres but can also be regarded as an abundant yet cheap source of the said nutrients
Benefits
- Jackfruit seed powder is a rich source of dietary fibre, carbohydrate, vitamins A, C and certain B vitamins and minerals.
- Jackfruit seed powder helps to prevent constipation
- Jackfruit seed powder helps to fight wrinkles, improve complexion
- Anti-cancer nutrients
- Jackfruit seeds have a lot of phytonutrients that help fight cancer.
- The powdered jackfruit seeds can help get instant relief from indigestion.
- Jackfruit seeds promote healthy blood circulation
Usage
- Mix it with wheat flour while making chappathi and poori.
- For babies above 6 months
- Add two tablespoon of jackfruit seed powder into 1 cup water or fresh milk
- Blend the mixture and cook it on low flame by stirring continuously
- Add sugar or jaggery to it
- Put off the flame and add one tablespoon ghee
- Transfer it to a feeding bottle and feed it to your baby
