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Artocarpus lacucha
Monkey Jack is a rare, tropical superfruit known for its rich vitamin C content, potent antioxidants, and traditional medicinal value. Also called Lakoocha or Lakucha, this nutrient-dense fruit is widely valued in South and Southeast Asia for supporting immunity, digestion, and metabolic health. With a tangy-sweet flavor, moderate calories, high water content, and bioactive phytonutrients, Monkey Jack plays an important role in Ayurvedic and folk wellness practices. It is consumed fresh, dried, or processed into chutneys and preserves, making it both nutritionally powerful and culturally significant.
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Monkey Jack trees are hardy and support agroforestry systems.
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South and Southeast Asia
Monkey Jack (Artocarpus lacucha) has been cultivated for centuries in South Asia. Traditionally used in Ayurveda and folk medicine, the fruit and bark were valued for digestive, antimicrobial, and metabolic benefits. Its sour-sweet pulp made it popular in chutneys and dried fruit preparations. Today, Monkey Jack remains a culturally significant yet underutilized tropical fruit with rising interest in functional nutrition.
June–September
Each variety offers unique flavors, textures, and culinary applications
Keep your fruit fresh and delicious for longer
Choose firm fruits with evenly colored skin
Avoid fruits with cracks, mold, or strong fermented odor
Heavier fruits indicate better pulp content
Store whole fruit at room temperature for short-term use
Refrigerate cut fruit in airtight container
Dry or process pulp for extended storage
Preserve freshness for months
Scoop pulp and freeze in airtight containers
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Allergies are rare but possible in individuals sensitive to Artocarpus species.
Wash thoroughly before use. Prefer organically sourced fruit when possible.
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Monkey Jack belongs to the same family as jackfruit and breadfruit
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive health
The fruit is often sun-dried and stored for year-round use
Its sour taste makes it a popular chutney ingredient
Still considered an underutilized superfruit globally
Monkey Jack, also called Lakoocha, is a tropical fruit from the Artocarpus genus known for high vitamin C and traditional medicinal use.
Yes, its high vitamin C and antioxidant content strongly support immune health.
It is eaten fresh, dried, or used in chutneys, curries, and beverages.
Low when consumed locally and seasonally.
Moderate water requirement.
Local consumption significantly reduces environmental impact.
Frozen pulp keeps quality for up to 3 months
Ideal for smoothies and chutney bases
Label frozen items with the date to track freshness. Most fruits maintain quality for 2-3 months when properly frozen. For best results, use airtight containers or freezer bags to prevent freezer burn.