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Introduction:
Which is that one fruit which is famously known as vegetarian chicken?! The answer to this is Jackfruit. So, let's sail through some interesting and fun facts about Jackfruit. Though there are a wide variety of fruits available in nature, there are preferences. Some have a soft corner for mangoes while others drool over papaya. In today's fact check we are going to know some fun facts about Pomegranate.
A Jackfruit tree is capable of producing 250 fruit in a year.
The term pomegranate refers to a fruit with many seeds.
The Jackfruit's flesh determines its taste.
Pomegranates are native to the Middle East. Pomegranate belongs to the berry family. Pomegranate is classified as a superfruit.
Jackfruit seeds can be eaten by themselves. One Jackfruit contains 500 seeds! These seeds are eaten directly from the core of Jackfruit but still, people prefer to boil or roast it before eating.
The roots of jackfruit trees have been used traditionally to cure ailments like asthma.
The Jackfruits are massive fruits three feet in length and weighing up to twenty-five kilograms!!
It is the only fruit that can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 2 months!! The pomegranate tree lives up to 200 years. The tree grows in a hot and dry climate.
All over the world, there are 100 varieties of jackfruits found.
Jackfruits are also known to be grown from underground roots in some rare cases. In such a situation the fruit cracks the ground from beneath and then emerges.
Jackfruit's flesh is very aromatic and sweet and has been portrayed as having a combined flavor of mango, banana, and papaya.
Even In Quran, there are citations on pomegranates. The first citation tells that the tree of pomegranate grew in paradise and the second tells that Prophet Muhammad told his followers to use this fruit against hatred and envy.
The best Jackfruit in the world is Peni Waraka or Honey Jack which comes from Srilanka.
It is one of the fruit plantations which is grown commercially as well as domestically. Pomegranate does not consist of saturated or cholesterol fats. In the United States of America, the pomegranate is seasonally grown from September to December.
Jackfruit slices hand mixed with grated coconut, honey, and banana slices are served as delicious desserts during festivities in Southern India.
The syrup of this fruit is known as grenadine. It is known to be a sweetener and herbal color and is used in many alcoholic drinks.
The jackfruit is derived from the word Portuguese jaca, which is in turn derived from the Malayalam word chakka.
Jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh.
One pomegranate consists of 1000 seeds. Pomegranate is believed to have originated in Persia.
In Indonesia, people make chips out of jackfruit called kripik.
Jackfruit is a source of natural dye. A yellow dye can be extracted from Jackfruit wood and has been a traditional thing in Asia.
Jackfruits are rich in vitamin c, magnesium, copper, and potassium.
In the Sichuan region of China, the pomegranate was grown with a diameter of 48.7m. It is mentioned under the Guinness Book of Records as being the largest Pomegranate.
The Jackfruit is believed to be first cultivated in India around 2000 years ago.
Jackfruit is a member of the mulberry family.
Jackfruits can't survive in cold climates.
Pomegranate is highly recommended to increase hemoglobin levels in cases of anemia.
Jackfruit lowers inflammation in the human body.
The fruit is made up of hundreds and thousands of individual flowers. The fleshy petals of flowers are what is eaten.
Jackfruit is known as the poor man's fruit.
The weapon grenade got its name from a pomegranate. When a grenade explodes it breaks into fragments and flies into the air, the Same as when we open the peel of pomegranate the seed starts popping out.
Blackgold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget, and Golden Pillow are a few of the varieties of Jackfruit.
Jackfruits are consumed as jellies, jam, and even ice cream.
Jackfruits are referred to as Gaach Patha (Plant Mutton).
Azerbaijan is one of the countries where an ample variety of pomegranates grows. To celebrate this harvest, every year on the 26th of October there is a national holiday. A variety of juices are preserved and people have fun drinking them.
Jackfruits usually grow from the trunks and branches rather than from stems as most fruits do.
Jackfruit is known as the state fruit of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Jackfruit is also called an aril. It is that flower that we consume.
In Greece, pomegranate is used to make love potions. This is because it was grown by the goddess of love, Aphrodite.
Jackfruit contains calcium which helps to strengthen bones.
Jackfruits are rich in energy but are devoid of saturated fats and cholesterol.
Pomegranate oil has cosmetic properties, it has collagen which regenerates the skin.
In Brazil, the Jackfruit tree is considered to be an invasive species.
Pomegranate has many names in different languages. It is called 'granaatappel’, ‘melograno’, ‘pomo granato’ and even ‘pomo punico
The jackfruit tree's bark has an orange color which is used to dye monks' robes.
Jackfruits also help in repairing wounds.
Conclusion
Jackfruits though possess many nutritional values but also have cons attached to them. Some do get allergies because of the latex it produces. It also causes extreme drowsiness and sleepiness. Nevertheless, your mouth must have been watery by now.
So what are you waiting for? Just go and grab a Jackfruit and make a delicious meal or dessert of the day. Lastly, the pomegranate is one such fruit that is hard to peel but tastes like heaven.
For centuries it has been a cure for many diseases and served as a useful product. Find its name mentioned in mythology and epics, it is the only fruit to date.
Written By - Riya Upadhyaya
Edited by - Kritika Sharma
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