{"id":10298,"date":"2026-09-22T16:17:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/jackfrucht-artocarpus-heterophyllus\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:17:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:17:58","slug":"jackfrucht-artocarpus-heterophyllus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/jackfrucht-artocarpus-heterophyllus\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Artocarpus heterophyllus<small>Mulberry family (Moraceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">pulp and seeds<small>ripe as fruit, unripe as vegetables<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Ripe: sweet, with notes of banana and pineapple<small>unripe, neutral and fibrous<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Western Ghats in South India<small>today all of South and Southeast Asia<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The world&#039;s largest tree fruit<small>and as vegan \u201ePulled Jackfruit\u201c<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Year-round<small>Imported only, mostly in cans<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The jackfruit is the largest fruit that grows on trees \u2013 it can weigh over 30 kilograms. When ripe, it tastes sweet and exotic; unripe, it is neutral and fibrous and is sold as a vegan meat substitute. But be careful: unlike meat, tofu, or lentils, it provides very little protein. The cooked seeds are edible and nutritious. People with birch pollen or latex allergies should try them cautiously.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The Giant from the Western Ghats<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20683%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27683%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/jackfrucht-artocarpus-heterophyllus-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ganze und aufgeschnittene Jackfrucht mit gelben Fruchtst\u00fccken\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">Jackfruit grows directly on the trunk and thick branches - thin twigs would not be able to support its weight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The jackfruit originates from the rainforests of the Western Ghats on the southwest coast of India and has been cultivated there for thousands of years. It is the national fruit of Bangladesh and the official state fruit of the Indian state of Kerala. A single tree can bear over a hundred fruits a year, which usually weigh between 5 and 25 kilograms, with record specimens weighing considerably more.<\/p>\n<p>In its native region, it&#039;s a staple food during times of famine \u2013 ripe as a fruit, unripe as a vegetable in curries, the seeds roasted like chestnuts. It became known in Europe around 2015 when food blogs discovered the unripe fruit as &quot;pulled jackfruit.&quot; Here, it&#039;s usually sold pre-cooked in cans or pouches; fresh fruit is only available in Asian markets.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What jackfruit can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100 g of ripe fruit pulp provides approximately 95 kcal, about 19 g of sugar, 1.5 g <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong>, approximately 13 mg of vitamin C, plenty <strong>potassium<\/strong> (around 450 mg), magnesium and vitamin B6. Ripe jackfruit is therefore a sweet, energy-rich fruit \u2013 comparable to a banana.<\/p>\n<p>It looks different when unripe: The young fruit has hardly any sugar and hardly any calories, but only around 1 to 2 g. <strong>protein<\/strong> Per 100g, chicken provides roughly ten times as much protein, and tofu about eight to ten times as much. Those who replace meat with pulled jackfruit must therefore supplement their protein intake in other ways \u2013 for example, with beans, lentils, tofu, or tempeh. Nevertheless, as a high-fiber, low-fat vegetable with a meaty texture, it&#039;s a good option.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>seeds<\/strong> The core is the most nutritious part: cooked or roasted, it provides starch, fiber, and significantly more protein than the pulp. However, raw cores are difficult to digest because they contain substances that inhibit protein digestion\u2014only heat makes them palatable. While there are many laboratory studies on antioxidant and blood sugar-lowering effects, there are hardly any reliable studies in humans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>up to over 30 kg<\/b><span>individual fruits weigh<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 1.7 g<\/b><span>Protein per 100g of ripe fruit pulp<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 450 mg<\/b><span>Potassium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 95 kcal<\/b><span>per 100g of ripe fruit<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s inside the jackfruit<\/h2>\n<p>The ripe pulp contains fructose, glucose and sucrose, dietary fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins (especially B6), potassium, magnesium, carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein, as well as polyphenols and flavonoids. The seeds provide starch, protein, dietary fiber, the lectin jacalin, and trypsin inhibitors, which are largely destroyed by cooking.<\/p>\n<p>The bark, stem, and unripe fruit contain a white, sticky sap. <strong>milky sap<\/strong> (Latex). It is not toxic, but it sticks stubbornly to hands and knives and can cause skin irritation in sensitive people.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes jackfruit stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Unripe jackfruit is a flavor carrier - it needs spice and a protein partner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Beans, lentils or tofu<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It compensates for the low protein content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wort<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Smoked paprika &amp; garlic<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For the BBQ version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">curry<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Turmeric, ginger &amp; coconut<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Like in South India.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Freshness<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Lime &amp; Coriander<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For tacos and bowls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Ripe<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>coconut milk<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A classic dessert in Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">seeds<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">How <i>Sweet chestnuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Boiled or roasted as a snack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>as the sole meat substitute<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Provides very little protein.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Raw seeds<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>eat raw<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Always cook or roast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">latex<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>without oil on the hands<\/i> cut<\/div>\n<p>The sticky juice adheres strongly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>thoughtless<\/i> in case of birch pollen or latex allergy<\/div>\n<p>Cross-reactions are possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">can<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unwashed<\/i> use<\/div>\n<p>Drain and rinse the brine or syrup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">potassium<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not in <i>large quantities<\/i> in kidney failure<\/div>\n<p>Rich in potassium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pulled jackfruit<\/span><span class=\"w\">With BBQ sauce in a bun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Tacos<\/span><span class=\"w\">With beans, lime and coriander.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Jackfruit curry<\/span><span class=\"w\">South Indian with coconut milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Chili sin Carne<\/span><span class=\"w\">With kidney beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Bolognese<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finely shredded with lentils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Spring rolls<\/span><span class=\"w\">Filled with vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pure ripe fruit<\/span><span class=\"w\">The yellow fruit segments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Sticky rice dessert<\/span><span class=\"w\">With coconut milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Roasted seeds<\/span><span class=\"w\">Like chestnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Smoothie<\/span><span class=\"w\">Ripe fruit with mango.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Drain unripe jackfruit from the can, rinse thoroughly, cut off any hard seeds, and squeeze the pieces well. Saut\u00e9 in a pan, then shred with two forks and simmer in the sauce. If you&#039;re cutting up fresh jackfruit, oil your hands and knife beforehand \u2013 this will prevent the milky sap from sticking.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Roasted jackfruit seeds as a snack<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Roasted jackfruit seeds<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the seeds from a fresh jackfruit and peel off the white husk.<\/li>\n<li>Cook in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes until soft.<\/li>\n<li>Drain, rub off the thin brown skin and halve the seeds.<\/li>\n<li>Roast in the oven at 200 \u00b0C for about 15 minutes with a little oil and salt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a satisfying snack in between meals: The cooked seeds provide starch, fiber and some protein and taste similar to chestnuts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>A small handful. Always cook thoroughly \u2013 raw seeds are not safe for consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, the jackfruit is called <em>Panasa<\/em>. The ripe fruit is considered sweet, cooling, and heavy, strengthening and nourishing \u2013 balancing Vata and Pitta, but only suitable for Kapha in small quantities. It is considered difficult to digest; it is not eaten in large quantities and not with milk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In southern Chinese cuisine and folk medicine, ripe jackfruit is considered warming and sweet. It is said to quench thirst and strengthen the digestive system; moderation is advised in cases of heat symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Cross-reactions have been described in birch pollen allergy (Bet v 1 related) and in latex allergy - ranging from tingling in the mouth to anaphylaxis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein:<\/strong> Not a complete meat substitute - protein should be supplemented in other ways, especially for children, the elderly, and athletes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seeds:<\/strong> Eat only cooked or roasted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kidneys:<\/strong> High in potassium - limit the amount if you have kidney problems or are taking potassium-sparing medication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood sugar:<\/strong> Ripe fruit is very high in sugar - plan accordingly if you have diabetes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milky sap:<\/strong> It is very sticky and can irritate the skin - oil hands and knife beforehand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/tofu-sojabohnenquark\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">tofu<\/span><span class=\"d\">The protein-rich partner.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/linsen-lens-culinaris\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">lenses<\/span><span class=\"d\">Egg whites for the Bolognese sauce.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/tempeh-fermentierte-sojabohnen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Tempeh<\/span><span class=\"d\">Fermented soy protein.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/esskastanie-castanea-sativa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Sweet chestnut<\/span><span class=\"d\">This is what the seeds taste like.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/mango-mangifera-indica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">mango<\/span><span class=\"d\">The sweet tropical neighbor.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kokosnuss-cocos-nucifera\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">coconut<\/span><span class=\"d\">For curry and dessert.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Swami SB, Thakor NJ, Haldankar PM, Kalse SB. <em>Jackfruit and its many functional components as related to human health: a review.<\/em> Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 2012; 11(6): 565\u2013576.<\/li>\n<li>Bolhaar STHP, van Ree R, Bruijnzeel-Koomen CAFM, Knulst AC, Zuidmeer L. <em>Allergy to jackfruit: a novel example of Bet v 1-related food allergy.<\/em> Allergy 2004; 59(11): 1187\u20131192.<\/li>\n<li>Jalil M, Hostoffer R, Wu SS. <em>Jackfruit anaphylaxis in a latex allergic non-healthcare worker.<\/em> Allergy &amp; Rhinology 2021.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Jackfruit, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jackfrucht (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Botanischer Name Artocarpus heterophyllusMaulbeergew\u00e4chse (Moraceae) Verwendet wird Fruchtfleisch und Samenreif als Obst, unreif als Gem\u00fcse Geschmack Reif: s\u00fc\u00df, nach Banane und Ananasunreif neutral und faserig Herkunft Westghats in S\u00fcdindienheute ganz S\u00fcd- und S\u00fcdostasien Bekannt f\u00fcr Die gr\u00f6\u00dfte Baumfrucht der Weltund als veganes \u201ePulled Jackfruit\u201c Saison Ganzj\u00e4hrignur Import, meist in Dosen Auf dieser<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10297,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10298","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10298"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10298\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}