Jackfruit is one of Sri Lanka’s most familiar and cherished fruits. Found abundantly in home gardens across the country, it has long been a staple in local cuisine.
Yet, despite its popularity and nutritional richness, a significant quantity of ripe jackfruit goes to waste each year—falling to the ground and rotting without being utilized. With proper knowledge and value addition, this underused resource can be transformed into a wide range of marketable products, opening new income opportunities for rural households.
From Waste to Wealth
Recognizing this potential, the Smallholder Agribusiness and Resilience Project (SARP) has introduced targeted training programs to help beneficiaries:
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Understand the nutritional value of jackfruit
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Explore value-added processing techniques
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Develop market-oriented jackfruit products
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Improve household income through small-scale food enterprises
Jackfruit is rich in fiber, vitamins, and essential nutrients, making it not only a delicious ingredient but also a healthy one.
Training in Yatawatta, Matale
A recent training program was conducted for beneficiaries in the Yatawatta Divisional Secretariat Division of the Matale District. During the program, participants gained hands-on experience in preparing a variety of jackfruit-based food products, including:
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Jackfruit pickle
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Dried jackfruit
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Jackfruit kottu
The session combined practical demonstrations with guidance on hygiene standards, packaging, and basic marketing strategies—ensuring that beneficiaries are equ
