Knowledge of little-known exotic fruits. 11. Nangka or jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.).

Detailed description of the morphological and anatomical characteristics of India, Sri Lanka originating, in Brazilia and of Caribic Island cultivated Jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam., Moroidaceae family). The quality determining components especially the contained starch are described as well utilization as food, particulars vegetable (pulp), fruit and as wood plants. In case of suspected falsification of the jackfruit from the bread fruit (Artocarpus incisa L.) or their starches it is difficult to distinctiate. Concluding, more Artocarpus species, used as food, are collected in a list.