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Knowledge: Cempedak (Artocarpus integer)

Cempedak (Artocarpus integer)

Cempedak is an aromatic tropical fruit native to India, but can be found abundantly in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia Its scientific name, Artocarpus integer, also known as Artocarpus champeden, belongs to the family Moraceae.

The fruit of cempedak is similar to jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), yet smaller in size and stronger in smell. It is round in shape, with skin that is either greenish, yellowish or brownish in color and has studs on its rind.

Cempedak is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. They are also rich in phenolic compounds such as artocarpesin, norartocarpetin and oxyresveratrol.

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1. Antioxidant

Study demonstrated that cempedak fruit has antioxidant potential. DPPH test result showed that Artocarpus integer fruit flesh extracts with lower IC50 value had higher strength of antioxidant activity in comparison of leaves extract.

Table 1. IC50 of Antioxidant activity of crude ethanol extract from A. integer leaves and fruit flesh

Heart health

Antioxidants, dietary fibre and vitamin C present in Cempedak help in maintaining heart health. High potassium content helps in lowering blood pressure. It decreases cholesterol levels and reduces hypertension that makes the cardiac system healthier.

Eye health

Cempedak is rich in Vitamin A that helps in maintaining good eye health and keeps the cornea healthy.

Digestive health

Cempedak contains high fibre, mineral and vitamin content maintain the digestive health.

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Reference

  1. Phytochemical, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Screening of Artocarpus integer from Indonesia

    DOI: 10.56573/gcistem.v1i.7