Potential of jackfruit seed as a functional ingredient: A Review

Abstract

The tropical fruit known as jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is cultivated extensively, yet its seeds are often discarded as garbage. Nonetheless, these seeds have an array of nutritional and practical potential as they are high in fibre, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. In this review, the underutilised jackfruit seed is examined with a focus on its nutritional makeup, bioactive components such as phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, and tannins and numerous applications in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. The potential of jackfruit seeds as a natural source of nutraceuticals is highlighted by the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and other bioactive compounds. The present review aimed to provide an overview of health benefits of jackfruit seed, various processing techniques and their value added food products.