10 Seeds Jack Fruit Seeds Ceylon Best Quality Viable Seeds For Grow What is jackfruit? The scientific name for jackfruit is Artocarpus heterophyllus. Jackfruit is a tropical tree fruit grown in Asia, Africa and South America. It belongs to the same plant family as figs and mulberries. Under its thick, bumpy green rind is a stringy yellow flesh that you can eat raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. (Its seeds are also edible.) Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, weighing up to 40 pounds or more. Luckily, you don’t need to throw this massive fruit into your shopping cart. Some health food stores carry peeled and cut jackfruit portions in pouches or cans, ready to cook or eat. Is jackfruit healthy? Like many fruits, jackfruit contains some fiber for healthy digestion and very little fat. A 100-gram portion of jackfruit has:95 calories.2 grams of protein.0.6 grams of fat.3 grams of fiber.Jackfruit also contains vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that have health benefits. It’s a good source of:Vitamin C.Pyridoxine (vitamin B6).Niacin (vitamin B3).Riboflavin (vitamin B2).Folic acid (vitamin B9).Calcium.Magnesium.Potassium.