Jackfruit remains under-exploited as a food crop in
India, despite its huge potential, says C.P. Robert, programme
coordinator of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra attached to Indian Council of
Agricultural Research at Thelliyoor.
He said KVK was
imparting technology training and sharing knowledge with stakeholders to
explore the commercial potential of jackfruit.
He
said KVK was planning to organise a buyer-seller interface on its
Thelliyoor campus soon to showcase various jackfruit products and to
facilitate interaction between buyers and entrepreneurs.
Technology
The technology developed for jackfruit products under the project shall also be made available to entrepreneurs, he said.
'The
KVK Pathanamthitta’s effort in promoting jackfruit as a fruit with
immense commercial potential had paid off and people had started
accepting its importance.
Demand for its raw as well as value-added products had gone up in the region, he said.
Dr. Robert said KVK had solved technological bottlenecks in the commercial production of value-added jackfruit products.
Dehydrated
products from tender and raw jackfruit, and the seed could be a
nutritional dietary supplement. The fruit is rich in potassium, calcium,
and iron, he said.
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