Jackfruit is a nutritious and delicious fruit that is safe to consume during pregnancy in moderate amounts. It is a rich source of vitamins A and C, potassium, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. However, pregnant women should be cautious when consuming jackfruit, as excessive consumption may lead to certain side effects.
One potential concern with jackfruit during pregnancy is its high sugar content. Consuming large amounts of jackfruit may increase blood sugar levels, which can be harmful to both the mother and the baby. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women consume jackfruit in moderation and monitor their blood sugar levels if they have gestational diabetes or a history of high blood sugar.
Another potential concern is the latex found in the jackfruit, which can cause an allergic reaction in some people. While rare, a severe allergic reaction can be harmful to both the mother and the baby. Pregnant women who have a latex allergy should avoid jackfruit.
# Despite the many health advantages of jackfruit (which have already been mentioned), if you have a specific medical condition, you may want to avoid eating jackfruit or its seeds while you are pregnant. Some tropical fruit components require special handling in certain areas.
# Jackfruit seeds should never be consumed uncooked. Trypsin inhibitors, which prevent or hinder the body from absorbing proteins, are present in uncooked jackfruit seeds. It’s okay to consume cooked jackfruit seeds. Due to their frequent boiling or roasting/toasting, they are safe to eat.
# Blood coagulation may be inhibited by jackfruit seeds. Avoid eating jackfruit seeds if you use medications (such as anticoagulants, pain relievers like ibuprofen or other NSAIDs, aspirin, or antiplatelet medications) that raise your risk of bleeding. One investigation suggested eating jackfruit might reduce blood clotting.
# Avoid jackfruit if you are sensitive to birch pollen. It has only ever been scientifically proven that jackfruit allergies can occur in people who are also allergic to birch pollen. If you are aware that you are sensitive to birch pollen, it would be wise to steer clear of jackfruit intake until an additional study has been done.
# Jackfruit should not be consumed if you have a latex allergy. One incidence of jackfruit-related anaphylaxis in a latex-allergic woman has been reported. It’s possible that a tiny amount of the jackfruit’s latex-like, sticky coating remains after cooking. Those without latex allergies often have no reason to worry about this.