Artocarpus altilis (breadfruit) is widely consumed in the Caribbean and South Pacific Islands. Our preliminary studies have indicated that the leaf and fruit may harbor antihypertensive metabolites. The fruit is roasted whole or boiled then peeled before it is eaten. The fruit contains a range of flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds that have displayed anti-inflammatory and antihypertensive activity. The peels of the breadfruit contain several volatile components which may have several health benefits. In this study we compare the volatile components obtained by hydrodistillation and soxhlet extraction. The main components identified by gas chromatography mass spectrometry were methyl myristate, linoleic acid and squalene. The isolation and identification of the essential oils and hexane soluble components from the peels of Artocarpus altilis are discussed.

Volatile components of Artocarpus altilis (breadfruit) peel

256th National Meeting (2018)

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