Meatless Alternative No Sauce Just Jackfruit For Vegan Burgers, Stews, Curries & More... Kosher Pareve Gluten Free Vegan USDA Non GMO Certified by QAI Edward & Sons Trading Co., Inc. is an independent, family owned vegetarian company, offering "Convenience Without Compromise" Since 1978. Young Jackfruit Edward & Sons Young Jackfruit is native to southern India, where prolific trees flourish on family farms that are certified to USDA standards. While mature jackfruit is sweet and fragrant, young jackfruit is not sweet at all, because young fruit is picked before its starch changes into sugar. Local cooks prize its neutral taste and meaty texture, which assume the flavors of accompanying spices in popular regional dishes. Even so, the plentiful fruit exceeds local demand and remains on the tree. We purchase young jackfruit from this seasonal abundance, helping farmers earn important additional income from their corp. Guided by our motto to offer "Convenience Without Compromise", we carefully pack Young Jackfruit into shelf-stable packages without added ingredients. We invite you to enhance out jackfruit with your favorite sauces and seasoning. It will adopt their flavors and star in your culinary creations. Edward & Sons Young Jackfruit Pieces easily flake into the ideal texture for vegan pulled pork and other meatless dishes. Both soy and gluten free, it will quickly earn a valued place in your pantry. Imagine what you can create with a fruit that performs like meat... certification assures you of sustainable farming practices, which nourish soil, protect biodiversity and provide a premium to farmers. Consistent with our company policy, certification also prohibits the use of GMOs, artificial colors, preservatives and other unwelcome ingredients.