Jackfruit
Our customers use jackfruit because of its unique texture, versatility, and growing popularity in plant-based products. When unripe, jackfruit has a fibrous, meat-like texture that makes it an effective substitute for pulled pork, chicken, or other shredded meats in vegan and vegetarian foods. When ripe, it becomes sweet and is used in desserts, beverages, and snacks. Jackfruit is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, supporting health-focused marketing claims. It is commonly processed into canned, frozen, dried, or packaged forms, which improve shelf life and make it easier to use in large-scale manufacturing. Overall, jackfruit allows companies to create innovative, plant-based and globally inspired products that appeal to modern consumer trends.
Jackfruit can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Artocarpus Heterophyllus
The World’s Largest Tree-Borne Fruit
The Brothers International
Quality Promise
Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Jackfruit is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Jackfruit of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.
Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.
Industry Glossery
A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology
Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.
