Thamarachakka is a variety of jackfruit that is native to the Indian state of Kerala. The Thamarachakka jackfruit plant produces small-sized fruits that are usually oblong in shape, with a spiky green skin that turns yellow or brown as the fruit ripens. It has 10-15 cholas (bulbs).The flesh is soft and fibrous, with a sweet flavor that is often compared to that of honey or caramel.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Each tree bears as many as 250 large fruits.
- Fruit varies in size from half 1-2 kg and has an oblong or round shape.
- The tree will bear fruit within 1-2 years of planting.
BENEFITS
- A rich source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and some other essential vitamins and minerals.
- Jackfruit seeds may help reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
- Raw jackfruit helps in type 2 diabetes.
- Jackfruit is a rich source of antioxidants, that are essential for a healthy immune system.
- It contains substances with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties that may also help promote wound healing.
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