The products have a shelf life of more than one year

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated exports of the first consignment of various value-added and nutri-rich products derived from jackfruit, passion fruit and nutmeg (Jaiphal) sourced from farmers in Thrissur, Kerala, to Melbourne, Australia. The products have a shelf life of more than one year.

Dr M Angamuthu, Chairman, APEDA and T V Subhash, Director of Agriculture, Kerala, Exporter and Importer along with other officials of APEDA took part in the virtual flag-off ceremony held recently. In the current fast-food era, consumers’ preference is shifting towards healthy food. The gluten-free products prepared from healthy options like jackfruit, passion fruit etc are providing a viable alternative against the consumption of fast food.

The major export destinations of jackfruit are Singapore, Nepal, Qatar, Germany etc.