| Autor: |
Kaur J; School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia., Singh Z; School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia., Shah HMS; School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia., Mazhar MS; Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, Northern Territory, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.; College of Engineering IT & Environment, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, Northern Territory, Australia., Hasan MU; School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia., Woodward A; School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia. |
| Abstrakt: |
Jackfruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.), also known as 'vegetarian's meat', is an excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and several phytochemicals. It is a climacteric fruit that exhibits an increase in ethylene biosynthesis and respiration rate during fruit ripening. The market value of jackfruit is reduced due to the deterioration of fruit quality during storage and transportation. There is a lack of standardized harvest maturity index in jackfruit, where consequently, fruit harvested at immature or overmature stages result in poor quality ripe fruit with short storage life. Other factors responsible for its short postharvest life relate to its highly perishable nature, chilling sensitivity and susceptibility to fruit rot which result in significant qualitative and quantitative losses. Various postharvest management techniques have been adopted to extend the storage life, including cold storage, controlled atmosphere storage, modified atmosphere packaging, edible coatings, chemical treatment, and non-chemical alternatives. Diversified products have been prepared from jackfruit to mitigate such losses. This comprehensive review highlights the nutritional profile, fruit ripening physiology, pre and postharvest quality management, and value addition of jackfruit as well as the way forward to reduce postharvest losses in the supply chain. |
