A sweet deal for immunity seekers

Jackfruit merchants have been making a brisk enterprise in varied components of Chittoor and Nellore districts because of the attention on the well being advantages of the fibre-rich fruit at a time when individuals are varied options to spice up their immunity ranges. The demand is basically fuelled by the low worth of the fruit and its plentiful provide, primarily from the Panrotti area of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu and Cochin in Kerala.

In view of COVID-19 lockdown/restrictions throughout India, the jackfruit farmers in T.N. and Kerala have turned determined to clear the produce, even at throwaway costs. “This year due to congenial climatic conditions, the jackfruit plantations have yielded bumper crops in both States. However, there are not many takers for the produce. So we hit upon the idea of offering a wholesale deal directly to the public, that too at half the price,” explains Muthuvel (40), a jackfruit service provider from Vellore in Tamil Nadu, who depends upon his clientele in Chittoor district.

The jackfruit season is claimed to be at its peak within the South and can final for the following two months. The pandemic has compelled a well being routine on the general public, making them conscious of the dietary terminology akin to nutritional vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein and so forth. “The jackfruit is known for its high fibre content. The public are showing interest to buy the fruit during the curfew relaxation hours. We are directly selling at the road points,” a neighborhood dealer at Tirupati says.

Much to the happiness of patrons, a ten kg jackfruit is now being bought at ₹180-200 as towards its pre-COVID worth of ₹500.