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Introduction Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a species of tree in the Artocarpus genus of the mulberry family (Moraceae). It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, and is believed to have originated in the south-western rain forests of India, in present-day Kerala, coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra. The jackfruit tree is well suited to tropical lowlands, and its fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, reaching as much as 80 pounds (36 kg) in weight and up to 36 inches (90 cm) long and 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter. The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy and fibrous, and is a source of dietary fibre. The flavor is comparable to a combination of apple, pineapple, mango and banana.Varieties are distinguished according to the characteristics of the fruits' flesh. In Brazil, three varieties are recognized. These are: jaca-dura, or "hard" variety, which has firm flesh and the largest fruits that can weigh between 15 and 40 kilograms each; jaca-mole, or "soft" variety, which bears smaller fruits, with softer and sweeter flesh; and jaca-manteiga, or "butter" variety, which bears sweet fruits, whose flesh has a consistency intermediate between the "hard" and "soft" varieties. Jackfruit is commonly used in South and Southeast Asian cuisines. It can be eaten raw when ripe, but as the raw unripe fruit is considered inedible, it is best cooked. Jackfruit seeds are indeed very rich in protein and nutritious. In general, the seeds are gathered from the ripe fruit, sun-dried and stored for use in rainy season in many parts of South Indian states. Different variety of recipes prepared in Southern India where they are eaten either by roasting as a snack or added to curries in place of lentils. Its seed is also a best alternative for cooking oil as this fruit contains natural oil that can be extracted from it. It is a rich source of complex carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamins like vitamin A, C and certain B vitamins, and minerals like calcium, zinc, and phosphorus. They contain lignans, isoflavones, saponins, that are called phytonutrients and their health benefits are wide-ranging from anti-cancer to antihypertensive, anti-ageing, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, etc.
Conceptual Framework

Research Paradigm
Significance of the Study
The study entitled Jackfruit seeds as Cooking O il benefits the following:
To the people in the community, it is more efficient and convenient for them to use jackfruit seeds as cooking oil especially if they want to lessen the expenses. Communities in uncivilized area, where there are no supply of coconut, palm or other kind of oil. The output is very much significant.
To the students, this is beneficial to them since the result can be considered as a project in Biology.
To the future researchers, the study provides information and guides them in conducting a research related to manufacturing of oil.
Hypothesis
Extracting Jackfruit seed oil for cooking is acceptable.
Assumption of the Study
1. That the oil extracted from jackfruit seed may not necessarily affect the environment.
2. That the jackfruit seed can be used as oil for cooking.
Definition of Terms The following terms are defined for the better understanding of the study.