The world is rapidly changing, making it difficult to predict how ideas will originate. One opportunity is to turn the outer shell of jackfruit seed into edible and compostable packaging. As environmental sustainability becomes more important, the need for environmentally conscious packaging has become greater. Conventional packaging materials like plastics and synthetic wraps have been widely used in the food industry, causing pollution. However, these elements can be replaced to create new age-friendly options for sustainability. The external body of the jackfruit seed coat, once considered ‘useless’ waste, is now a sign of hope for the future of packaging. Jackfruit is popular in tropical countries and is eaten fresh, preserved, and used in culinary preparations. The anthesis and outer coat of jackfruit seeds are considered inedible and disposed of. These seed coats, or endocarps, are highly fibrous and ideal for food packaging. They are fully biodegradable and even ingestible, allowing them to safely be ingested or biodegrade naturally without polluting the environment. This method of preparing waste products of plant anage as packaging materials is both contemporary and innovative.Edible packaging has gained popularity in recent years due to the reduction of plastic use and the need for biodegradable materials. Jackfruit seed coats, which are starchy and fibrous when stripped off, can be machined into tissue thin sheets that protect food products and eliminate plastic waste. This method not only taps into materials that could be thrown away but also represents the idea that even scraps can be valuable. By adopting the principles of natural packaging materials like jackfruit seed coats, the packaging method is not only an invention of the modern age but also an extension of tradition. This traditional past time is modernized to benefit for society. The process of converting jackfruit seed coats into edible packaging demonstrates the interplay of traditional wisdom and innovation. Tropical societies have used various parts of the tree for medical, nutritional, and other uses over the years. Today’s researchers and innovators have breathed fresh life into an old concept of resourcefulness, making it both environmentally friendly and useful in the present day world. This integration of old and new concepts has led to a shift towards natural and sustainable practices in various fields.Jackfruit seed coats offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to plastic waste. They are not only useful for packaging but also encourage consumers to appreciate nature’s resources and rethink their use of resources. This approach to packaging can be used for single fruits and vegetables, large packing for grocery stores, and large quantities for different communities. The packaging can be eaten with the food, making it easy to dispose of and decompose naturally, contributing positively to the environment and human health.

The edible food packing using Jackfruit seed coats is not just a new scientific discovery, but also a challenge to rethink waste perception. This transformation of discarded materials into useful products minimizes environmental impact and cultivates a sustainable approach. This new approach to packaging could serve as a template for how we use materials and resources within nature to solve human challenges.

The use of jackfruit seed coats to create edible and biodegradable packaging presents a viable solution to plastic waste and aligns with ancient wisdom methodologies and technical advancements. The future of food packaging may lie in the fibrous husks of discarded seeds, like the jackfruit, which can be used to create eco-friendly product.

S.Rishikesavan

University/College name : Rajalakshmi Engineering College