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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Jackfruit |
| Scientific name | Artocarpus heterophyllus |
| Family / Genus | Moraceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4480 |
| PLU — organic | 94480 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_3990 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Gold | 20% | Medium-large fruit (15-30 lbs), deep orange, firm, sweet, aromatic flesh. Low latex. Excellent for fresh eating and processing. Productive tree. |
| Honey Gold (J-30) | 18% | Medium fruit (10-20 lbs), golden-yellow, very sweet, firm, low latex flesh. Excellent flavor, highly sought after for fresh consumption. |
| Dang Rasimi | 15% | Medium-large fruit (15-25 lbs), golden-yellow, firm, sweet, aromatic flesh. Good for fresh eating. Consistent producer. |
| NS1 | 12% | Large fruit (20-40 lbs), deep orange, firm, very sweet flesh. High yielding. Suitable for both fresh eating and processing. |
| J-31 | 10% | Large fruit (20-35 lbs), yellow-orange, firm, sweet flesh. Good quality for fresh consumption. |
| Golden Nugget | 8% | Small to medium fruit (5-15 lbs), golden, very sweet, firm flesh. Low latex. Ideal for smaller households and fresh eating. |
| Cheena | 5% | Small to medium fruit (8-18 lbs), yellow, very sweet, soft flesh. Early bearing. Popular for home gardens and local markets. |
| Cochin | 4% | Small fruit (5-12 lbs), yellow, sweet, soft flesh. Very early bearing. Primarily grown for home gardens and specialty local markets. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 52°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 µL/kg·hr typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Jackfruit is a climacteric fruit and produces significant ethylene during ripening, which can accelerate ripening of other fruits in mixed loads. It is also sensitive to exogenous ethylene, which can be used to promote uniform ripening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, chilling sensitive. Store with other tropical fruits, away from ethylene-sensitive and chilling-sensitive produce.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, driven by increasing awareness, ethnic market expansion, and its use as a plant-based meat alternative.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Unspecified/Mixed Varieties | 70% |
| Black Gold | 10% |
| Dang Rasimi | 10% |
| Golden Nugget | 5% |
| Other Named Varieties | 5% |
Pack sizes
- Whole fruit (5-50 lbs)
- 30-40 lb cartons
- 8 oz trays (fresh-cut)
- 14 oz cans
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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