Jackfruit Seeds – Why Jackfruit Seeds Are Useful

Jackfruit seeds

It seems like jackfruit is the fruit that keeps on giving. If you aren’t already familiar with the many benefits that the delicious flesh of this exotic fruit boasts, take a look right now. And there’s more! Jackfruit seeds are really useful. They are not only edible, high in nutrients, and (most importantly) delicious, but they serve more purposes too. It can be easy to discard the seeds in fruit without a second thought, but before you throw away your jackfruit seeds, read this article.

Enhance Sexual Performance

In Chinese medicine, jackfruit seeds treat sexual disorders and are said to have aphrodisiac qualities. They are a source of nutrients like potassium, calcium, and iron, and they’re also a great source of protein. All of these help with premature ejaculation, boost your libido, and prevent erectile dysfunction.

Jackfruit seeds are Protein Rich

Jackfruit seeds contain 9 essential amino acids, including lysine, which is often considered elusive in vegan protein sources. We can’t advocate jackfruit seeds as a replacement for other sources of protein, but they do make a great additional protein source. You can add the seeds to curries, or…

Jackfruit seed Hummus

Try this simple alternative hummus recipe:

1 cup boiled jackfruit seeds

2 teaspoon tahini

Juice of a whole lemon

Small bunch of coriander

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon chilli powder or paprika

Up to 1½ cups of water (added gradually)

¼ extra virgin olive oil

Place all ingredients in a blender (except the water) and blend until smooth. Add the water gradually, until the mixture reaches the consistency you want [source].

Give yourself Youthful Skin

You can make a simple face masking using just three ingredients: jackfruit seeds, milk, and honey. First, roughly chop the seeds and soak them in the milk. When the seeds have had time to soften, grind the mixture into a paste and add the honey. Apply this paste evenly to your face, and then let it dry. When you rinse it off with warm water, your skin will be radiant and smooth!

Jackfruit seeds are Talismans

In Thailand, these humble seeds are actually considered powerful talismans that protect the owner from misfortune thanks to their copper colour. While in Thailand you may notice some seeds have been left as an offering at the foot Buddha statues. Now you know why.

Jackfruit seeds are… Poisonous?!

There is a chance that consuming uncooked jackfruit seeds in large quantities could be toxic. Therefore, please ensure that you cook your seeds thoroughly, so you can rest assured that you will be doing no harm to your body.

To cook:

Boil for 30 minutes in water

Roast at 200°C/400°F for 20 minutes