The fruit also contains high carotene and ascorbic acid. Bulbs can be used as an ingredient for ice cream, candies and desserts. Essential oil can be produced from rind. Raw jackfruit is canned, seeds can also be canned. Jackfruit timber valuable hardwood.
Green leaf is popular fodder, particularly in rainy seasons for goats.
In Bangladesh, Jackfruit is grown in homestead areas, where water is not stagnant, and in small orchards. The plant is highly cross pollinated and is mostly propagated by seed. As a result it exhibits a wide variation in size, shape, fruit bearing and sensory quality of fruits. The tree flowers from December to February and fruits are available in the market from June to August. However, there are some types which are available throughout the year.