Technologies

Agricultural Sciences

Title:

Arka Jackolate

Area:

Agricultural Sciences

Sub Area:

Fruit science

Focus Area:

food technology

Developing Agency:

Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru

Technology Readiness Index:

Technology developed

Email:

director.iihr@icar.gov.in
Website Link :https://iihr.res.in/arka-jacholate

Brief Description

Description :

Arka Jackolateis jackfruit seed powder and mushroom based chocolate. Seeds constitute 12-23% of a fresh jackfruit, which is thrown away as waste. Jackfruit seed contains 60-65% starch (RS-Type-2), 2% crude fibre and an array of phytochemicals reported to have antibiotic and anti-cancerous properties. A technology has been developed to deliver such a wonderful natural product to the body through chocolate, which is most liked by all age groups. The technology comprises of packaging jackfruit seed powder with several other natural ingredients like mushroom, sesame, butter,etc., in certain a proportion and wrapping it with chocolate.

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