Welcome to our web site "Gac research", a collaborative effort between the University of Newcastle, Australia and Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City.
Our Gac research currently involves a team of research staff and PhD students at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and Nong Lam University, in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Australia.
Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.), also known as baby jackfruit, sweet gourd, and cochinchin gourd, is of growing interest. Rich in nutrients including carotenoids (especially beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein), polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, polyphenol compounds, and flavonoids, Gac fruit offers significant health benefits. Furthermore, medicinal compounds are found in Gac seeds. This fruit holds considerable potential as a high-value crop due to its nutritional profile. Notably, all parts of the fruit can be processed into nutrient supplements and/or natural yellow, orange, and red colorants.
Given underutilization of this fruit, this website has been created to promote greater awareness and utilization of Gac fruit. We sincerely appreciate any contributions and/or questions related to our Gac research. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve the content of this website for future visitors.
Gac Research Team
University of Newcastle, Australia & Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Our Gac research currently involves a team of research staff and PhD students at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and Nong Lam University, in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Australia.
Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.), also known as baby jackfruit, sweet gourd, and cochinchin gourd, is of growing interest. Rich in nutrients including carotenoids (especially beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein), polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, polyphenol compounds, and flavonoids, Gac fruit offers significant health benefits. Furthermore, medicinal compounds are found in Gac seeds. This fruit holds considerable potential as a high-value crop due to its nutritional profile. Notably, all parts of the fruit can be processed into nutrient supplements and/or natural yellow, orange, and red colorants.
Given underutilization of this fruit, this website has been created to promote greater awareness and utilization of Gac fruit. We sincerely appreciate any contributions and/or questions related to our Gac research. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve the content of this website for future visitors.
Gac Research Team
University of Newcastle, Australia & Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam