Mankale Red jackfruit comes from the Mankale region in Karnataka, India. The flesh stays crispy when ripe, unlike other varieties that go squishy instead. Appearance – Skin is dark, almost olive green Fruit shape – Oblong Flesh color – Bright red Flesh taste – Extraordinarily sweet Uses – Jam, jelly, chutney, and paste, to flavor ice cream and beverages etc. Health benefits – Skin diseases and asthma, fever and diarrhea etc. Industrial use – Timber, Latex, Fodder etc.