Freeze Dried Jackfruit (Healthy Snacks)

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that belongs to the mulberry family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is also known as the “king of fruits” because of its large size, which can weigh up to 35 kg (77 lb) and measure up to 90 cm (35 in) in length and 50 cm (20 in) in diameter. Jackfruit has a green or yellow skin with small bumps or spines. Inside, it has a yellow or orange flesh that consists of many bulbs or pods that contain seeds. Each bulb or pod has a soft and juicy texture and a sweet and tangy flavor. The seeds are edible as well and have a nutty taste. Jackfruit is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B complex (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin), vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), vitamin K (phylloquinone), folate (vitamin B9), beta-carotene (provitamin A), lutein/zeaxanthin (carotenoids), phytochemicals (flavonoids), antioxidants (phenolic compounds), and enzymes (bromelain).