Jackfruit is the official fruit not only of Kerala but also of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu. Jackfruit is a fruit found in abundance in the villages of Kerala.  It has many medicinal properties. Scientific name: Artocarpus heterophyllus. The period of availability of jackfruit is from April to July.
Jackfruit contains a lot of iron and is good for treating anemia and improving blood circulation.  Potassium in jackfruit helps lower blood pressure.  Jackfruit is rich in magnesium and calcium.  It helps in making the bones strong.  Giving gum especially to children will strengthen the bones.  Jackfruit is also a good remedy for diseases like bone wear.
Jackfruit is known as the largest fruit in the world.  All parts of the jackfruit are edible.  The aroma of jackfruit is due to the thirteen types of esters it contains.  Green gum contains a lot of fiber which helps prevent colon cancer and prevent constipation.  Green gum is very low in energy.  Green gum helps in the production of insulin.  So green vegetables are good for diabetics.  Jackfruit contains a lot of protein and micronutrients. Vitamin A in the gum is good for the eyes.  Jackfruit is also a remedy for diseases like blindness. Jackfruit can fight diseases caused by bacteria and provide immunity by accelerating the activity of white blood cells.  As it contains a lot of fiber, jackfruit helps to strengthen digestion and prevent constipation. Jackfruit is sweetened by sucrose and fructose.  These are easily broken down and provide energy to the body.  Vitamin A in these helps in skin care.  Jackfruit is rich in vitamin C.  It keeps the skin soft and youthful. Ayurveda considers the pungent fruit to contract muscles and calm Vayu Kopa.  Ripe fruit is effective in dysentery, emaciation and hyperbilirubiny. Selenium in jackfruit protects the heart. Jackfruit is high in potassium.  The amount of sodium is very low.  It helps control blood pressure. The phytonutrients in jackfruit have anti-cancer properties.  They fight cancer-causing free radicals and slow down cell damage.  Jackfruit is also a good medicine for asthma patients.  Also eating jackfruit is good for anemia.  As it contains a lot of copper, jackfruit is very good for thyroid patients.  Gum also helps in proper hormone production. Studies have shown that jackfruit has the power to prevent and reduce cancer.  Nicitin in jackfruit helps in controlling cancer cells.  Nectin extracted from jackfruit is effective in radiation therapy. Jackfruit is diuretic and aphrodisiac.  Young leaves are beneficial in the treatment of certain skin diseases.  Their ashes are used to treat water.  A decoction of jack tree root is also believed to relieve diarrhea. Jackfruit is also a completely cholesterol-free food.  It is fat-free and suitable for those who want to lose weight.

Jackfruit is the only non-toxic food available in our country today.  Jackfruit was saved from pesticides because it is a food that has no value to anyone. In Kerala, where 30 to 60 crores of jackfruit is produced annually, 30 percent of it is destroyed.  According to this, it is estimated that Jack fruit worth Rs 600 crore is wasted annually in the state. Due to the fact that it is available only in certain periods, there is also the lack of storage technology. The problems in using the gum are the difficulty of peeling it without damaging the gum that is caught on the top of the big trees, and the labor involved in removing the pulp effectively and the labor involved in splitting and ripening the large gum discourages its effective utilization.