Founded by Aalap Patel and Eran Mizrahi in 2021, Ingredient Brothers is a supplier specializing in sourcing and importing specialty raw ingredients. Headquartered in New York, the company serves a wide range of industries, with a core focus on the food and beverage sector.
“We partner with those who share a strong mission to push the boundaries in food”
The company notes its strong advocation for plant-based alternatives, especially with its focus on cassava and coconut-based products. Cassava’s versatility—from flour and tapioca starch to its use as an alternative sweetener—has been pivotal for clients developing vegan products. Similarly, the range of coconut derivatives offered, such as coconut milk, oil, sugar, and aminos, continues to benefit the plant-based space.
Patel and Mizrahi met in 2017 while working at Nuts.com, where they gained expertise in the specialty ingredients market. Their shared vision and complementary skills led to the creation of Ingredient Brothers, aiming to streamline the supply chain for raw ingredients through a focus on quality, consistency, and global access.
Ingredient Brothers offers nearly 900 bulk products. Its portfolio includes plant-based proteins, coconut derivatives, dried fruits, spices, natural sweeteners, superfoods, and other essential ingredients, with a strong emphasis on plant-based and organic options.
Some of Ingredient Brothers’ key offerings include:
- Plant-Based Proteins: Mung bean, pea, soy, hemp
- Natural Sweeteners: Agave, organic coconut sugar, date sugar, monk fruit, sweet potato syrup
- Fats and Oils: A variety of plant-based options
- Flours and Starches: Tailored to meet specific industry needs
- Grains, Pulses, and Fungi: Sourced globally for diverse applications
- Additives: Including pectin, brewers yeast, and soy lecithin
Co-founder Eran Mizrahi notes, “We see ourselves as an extension of our customers. We partner with those who share a strong mission to push the boundaries in food, aiming for a cleaner, more transparent supply chain. Our values align with brands that challenge us to source new, exciting ingredients, ensuring we’re not only suppliers but also innovators in the plant-based world.”
Global reach and standards
Although the company is based in the United States, it has a global team across four continents, enabling it to support international clients. Ingredient Brothers also holds an AA Grade BRCGS certification, meaning that it has met and exceeded the highest standards of food safety, quality, and ethical practices set by the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS).
This certification assures clients that all products meet stringent safety and quality benchmarks, a critical factor for those distributing to major retailers such as Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Target, Costco, and Whole Foods—key partners for many of the company’s clients.
Mizrahi furthers, “Ingredient Brothers is more than a supplier; we are an R&D arm for our customers. With a global team and unmatched connections to manufacturers, we have the capacity to help brands source what’s next—advancing cleaner, more sustainable plant-based supply chains and shaping the future of food.”
