Reddy says she is part of an initiative that buys jackfruit from farmers and sells it in tetrapaks. "The health benefits that the jackfruit offers are numerous. It is the meat equivalent for vegetarians," she says adding that its high potassium content helps lower elevated blood pressure, flavonoids protect against cancer and anti-oxidants fight various other ailments, including anaemia. But then storing jackfruit, which is highly perishable, is a major wrench, she admits.
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 04:48:13 +0000
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