Jackfruit Joys.  The Jackfruit tree grows in Asia, Africa and South America. It is commonly found growing in the western ghats in India.  The botanical name of the Jackfruit tree is Artocarpus Hetrophyllus It belongs to the same family as figs and mulberries. Under the green rind lies a stringy yellow flesh that can be eaten ripe or when raw it is cooked in curries. Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world weighing almost 40 pounds or more. Besides being delicious and versatile Jackfruit is relatively inexpensive in some countries like Bangladesh, where it also happens to be the national fruit.  Jackfruit is commonly used as a substitute for meat and used in curries and stews. The fruit, leaf, wood and bark form ingredients in traditional medicine.  Some Health benefits:  Jackfruit contributes to heart health with its content of potassium, fibre and antioxidants. Potassium combats the negative effects of sodium on blood pressure while f...