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Breadfruit: A starchy, delicious climate and biodiversity solution

Breadfruit, a versatile and nutritious food source originating from Southeast Asia, is gaining attention for its potential to improve food security and resilience against climate change, especially in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. Agroforestry initiatives are promoting its cultivation worldwide, highlighting its benefits in diverse cropping systems and its adaptability to changing climate conditions, while emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in its introduction to new environments.

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis):Breadfruit Processing: Nutritional Quality and Food Applications

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Breadfruit, a highly nutritious and underutilized crop rich in complex carbohydrates and essential amino acids, is emerging as a potential global solution to food security due to its larger suitable cultivation area compared to major crops like rice and wheat. This paper reviews various processing methods for breadfruit flour and starch, emphasizing their importance in extending shelf life and enhancing nutritional value, and discusses their versatile applications in the food industry as a health-beneficial ingredient.

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