Mangosteen
Mangosteen, also known as the purple mangosteen, is a tropical evergreen tree with edible fruit native to island nations of Southeast Asia. Its exact origins are unknown due to its widespread cultivation since ancient times, but it is believed to have been somewhere between the Sunda Islands and the Moluccas.
Mangosteen can be supplied as organic upon request
Botanical: Garcinia Mangostana
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Mangosteen traces its origins back to the tropical archipelagos of Southeast Asia, specifically Indonesia and Malaysia. Historically, it was a prized delicacy among local royalty and gained legendary status in the West following the (likely apocryphal) story that Queen Victoria offered a knighted reward to anyone who could bring her the fresh, pristine fruit. Because the tree is notoriously slow-growing and requires a strictly humid, equatorial climate, its cultivation remained largely localized for centuries before spreading to regions like Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
In the modern food industry, mangosteen has transitioned from a rare exotic find to a versatile functional ingredient through the production of puree and puree concentrate. Producers typically blend the snowy-white inner segments to create a smooth, fiber-rich base. This is widely used in high-end culinary applications, such as sorbets, cocktails, and gourmet desserts, where its delicate balance of peach, strawberry, and lychee notes can shine
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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 Mangosteen is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Mangosteen 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.
