The bumpy jackfruit remains an under exploited food crop in India, despite its huge potential, says C.P. Robert, programme co-ordinator of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra attached to Indian Council of Agricultural Research at Thelliyoor.
He said KVK was imparting technology training and knowledge sharing with the stakeholders to explore the commercial potential of jackfruit in order to train and support upcoming entrepreneurs on jackfruit-based products.
According to him, KVK is planning to organise a buyer-seller interface at its Thelliyoor campus soon to facilitate showcasing of various jackfruit products and interactions between the buyers and entrepreneurs.
The technology developed for the jack products under the project shall also be made available to demanding entrepreneurs, says he.
The KVK Pathanamthitta’s effort in promoting jackfruit as a fruit with immense commercial potential has reached a dimension where people have started accepting its importance and demand for its raw as well as value-added products in the Central Travancore region.
Dr Robert said KVK has got the answer for various technological bottlenecks in the commercial production of value-added jackfruit products. Dehydrated products from the tender and raw jackfruit, and the seed could be a nutritional dietary supplement.
The jackfruit is rich in potassium, calcium, and iron, making it more nutritious than current starchy staples, says he.
KVK is planning to organise a buyer-seller interface at its Thelliyoor campus soon to facilitate showcasing of jackfruit products.
