Dehydrated Jackfruit is a key in this transition. It has a firm meaty bite and absorbs flavors and spices perfectly, so it 'imitates' meat beyond recognition. By using Jackfruit as an ingredient, food companies and chefs can offer their customers a tasty meal, contributing to a more sustainable planet. Drying the Jackfruit reduces the volume, transport costs and footprint to the Netherlands by 80%. We sell directly to food companies in European markets and beyond.
Fiber Foods wants to create resilient ecosystems and inclusive African societies
The world of food is changing towards less meat and more plant-based alternatives. Fiber Foods wants to create resilient ecosystems and inclusive African societies by combining international trade and social development.
Debra Aurich Koomen
“We get our Jackfruit from agroforests in Uganda that are run by small farmers and their families. We guarantee that they purchase at a fair price. By processing the Jackfruit at regional hubs, we are creating jobs for women and adding value that stays in the Ugandan economy.”
The process:
The JackFruit comes from around 800 small farmers, who belong to 7 different suppliers to farmers in Uganda, then it is transported to our partner processing hubs that dehydrate the JackFruit. Once dried and packaged, it is shipped to the Netherlands, where food processing companies use the ingredient in meatballs, hamburgers, curries, stews, and soups.
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