Organic mango sorbet: what USDA Organic means on our pack

Organic Mango is one of three flavors in our range that carries the USDA Organic seal. It is also one of the first two flavors planned for US retail in March 2027. This post explains what is in it, what the seal means, who checked, and how to look it up yourself.

What is in organic mango sorbet?

The ingredient list: Organic Mango (60%), Filtered Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Stabilizers (Citrus Fiber, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum).

Four lines. Mango is first, and most of what is in the pint. Cane sugar is the sweetener. The stabilizers are citrus fiber, guar gum and locust bean gum, and they are what keep the sorbet smooth after freezing. No color is added and no flavor is added. The gold color is the fruit's.

Where does mango grow?

Mango is a tropical tree fruit. It was first grown in South Asia and is now grown across the tropics, including Brazil. Our mango sorbet is made in northern Brazil, in the Amazon.

What does USDA Organic mean?

USDA Organic is the federal organic standard in the United States. It is run by the USDA National Organic Program. Products that carry the seal come from certified operations, and every certified operation is listed in a public database, the USDA Organic Integrity Database. Anyone can search it.

Who certifies Austropical's organic sorbets?

Austropical Pty Ltd, our Australian parent company, is certified under the USDA National Organic Program with a handling scope. The certifier is a USDA-accredited certifying agent. The operation ID is 3950001101, and the status on the Organic Integrity Database is Certified. The record names three sorbets: Original Sensation, Coconut and Mango.

To check it yourself, go to organic.ams.usda.gov/integrity and search for operation 3950001101. The certification has no expiry date. It stays in force until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked.

Where is it made?

In the Brazilian Amazon, in a facility that is a USDA NOP certified organic operation and FSSC 22000 certified. The sorbet is pasteurized before it is frozen.

Which Austropical flavors are organic?

Three: Organic Açaí Original Sensation, Organic Mango and Organic Coconut. "Organic" is part of the name on these three, and on no others. The other seven flavors are not certified organic, and we do not describe them as organic.

Is organic mango sorbet vegan?

Yes. Organic Mango is certified vegan (Vegan Australia) in pints, Grab'n Go cups and buckets, and it is kosher (Kosher Australia). It is a sorbet: fruit, water and sugar, plus the stabilizers listed above.

How is organic mango sorbet served?

Ready to eat, no preparation, served frozen. On its own, beside a scoop of açaí for a two-color bowl, or in smoothies, shakes and dessert recipes. It comes in a 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) pint, an 8.5 fl oz (250 mL) Grab'n Go cup with a spoon, and a 22.49 lb (10.2 kg) foodservice bucket. Keep it frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) or below.

When can you buy organic mango sorbet in the US?

US retail launch planned for March 2027. Organic Mango comes first, alongside Organic Açaí Original Sensation, in pints and Grab'n Go cups. The other eight flavors follow. For cafés and campus dining, the 22.49 lb (10.2 kg) bucket is set up as an item at Vistar. Setup is not stock, and which bucket flavors come on the first container is still being confirmed. Ask us for the spec sheet.

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Austropical açaí and tropical fruit sorbets are planned for US retail from March 2027, starting with Organic Açaí Original Sensation and Organic Mango in pints and Grab'n Go cups. The other eight flavors follow.