Thousands of species of trees, plants and fruits are found in the world. Today, i.e. on 4th July, Jackfruit Day is celebrated every year. Jackfruit is a fruit, but it is used as a vegetable in most places. Today we will tell you where jackfruit was first grown in the world and how it got its name.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is the most popular vegetable for vegetarians. Jackfruit Day is celebrated every year on 4th July. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. In many places, people cook and eat jackfruit as a vegetable, while in some places people also eat ripe jackfruit raw.
Where did jackfruit come from
You must have noticed that the outer layer of jackfruit is pointed. This fruit is found in some parts of South and Southeast Asia, although it is mostly grown in Asia. According to information, attempts were made to grow it in Hawaii before 1888. It is believed that the word “jackfruit” is derived from the Portuguese “Jaca”.
Let us tell you that jackfruit is used in many types of dishes around the world. It includes jam, pickles, ice cream, sweets and other dishes. This fruit is also becoming popular as a meat substitute for vegetarians. Awareness about this fruit is spread among people through Jackfruit Day. Because eating it promotes many health benefits.
This fruit is grown in India
It is believed that jackfruit was grown in India many years ago. Because jackfruit trees have been there in the states of South India as well as North India for thousands of years. Along with India, jackfruit is also found in neighboring countries Bangladesh, Malaysia, Burma, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines and West Africa. This thorny-skinned fruit has been declared the national fruit in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It is the state fruit of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
female flowers jackfruit
Jackfruit is used as a vegetable. But do you know that jackfruit is not a vegetable but a fruit. Apart from this, jackfruit is produced only from the female flowers of the jackfruit tree. The male flowers bloom and scatter on the ground. Due to its origin from flowers, jackfruit is considered a fruit and not a vegetable.
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