FRESH WHOLE JACKFRUIT – EXPORT QUALITY
Main Export Varieties
- Vietnamese Jackfruit (Mekong Delta): Large seeds, deep golden flesh, rich sweet aroma
- Mit Nghe (Ben Tre): Thick flesh, sweet & nutty taste, rough green skin
- Super Early (Central Highlands): Early ripening, bright orange flesh, few seeds
- Red Flesh Jackfruit (Dong Nai): Red-golden flesh, intense & unique flavor
Harvest Seasons (Mekong Delta & Central Highlands)
- Vietnamese Jackfruit: Peak Apr–Jul | Off-season Oct–Jan
- Mit Nghe: Peak May–Aug | Off-season Nov–Feb
- Super Early: Peak Mar–Jun
- Red Flesh: Peak Jun–Sep
Export Quality Standards
- Naturally tree-ripened 80–90%, uniform green skin, no cracks or pest damage
- Deep golden/bright flesh, dry texture, few seeds, sweetness >12° Brix
- Fruit weight: 5 – 25 kg
- Certifications: GlobalGAP, VietGAP, Phytosanitary, ISO 22000, HACCP
Popular Sizes
- Size A: >15 kg
- Size B: 10 – 15 kg
- Size C: 7 – 10 kg
- Size D: 5 – 7 kg
Packing
- 3–5 ply carton boxes with ventilation holes + individual foam net protection
- 1–2 fruits per carton (depending on size)
- Pallet: 40–60 cartons/pallet
- Treatment: Clean washed, latex treatment (if required), as per market request
Loading Capacity – 40ft Reefer Container
- 800 – 1,200 fruits (16–20 pallets, ~20–25 tons)
Storage & Transportation
- Temperature: 12–15°C
- Humidity: 85–90%
- Shelf life: 20–30 days