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Eggplants — Frozen Eggplants (IQF / Slices / Cubes) — Product Data (Egypt)
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| Variety / Form | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 🍆Eggplant (IQF / Slices / Cubes) | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Eggplants — Specifications (Frozen)
| Form | IQF slices, dices, cubes; pre-fried chips/cubes for industrial use; peeled or skin-on per specification. |
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| Sizes |
Retail: 400 g / 1 kg branded pouches. Catering: 2.5 kg bags. Bulk: 10 kg bags (single bag per carton). Industrial: slabs/blocks or 20–25 kg boxes available on request. Custom portion sizes available on request. |
| Packing & Packages |
– Bulk: 1 x 10 kg PE/PA vacuum bag per export carton. – Catering: 4 x 2.5 kg PE/PA vacuum bags per carton box. – Retail: Branded pouches 400 g / 1 kg in sealed inner PE/PA bags; secondary packing into export cartons. – MAP / cryovac / vacuum options for extended shelf-life and quality. – Private label & custom printed pouches supported on request. |
| Pallet & Container Info |
– Approx. 900–1,200 retail bags per pallet (varies by bag size & carton configuration). – Bulk 10 kg cartons: approx. 100–120 cartons per pallet depending on carton dimensions and stacking pattern. – ~18–22 pallets / 40 FT Reefer Container depending on stacking; maintain continuous cold-chain at ≤ -18°C. |
| Brand Name | Egy Taste (or as per buyer request) |
| Availability | Frozen eggplant products are supplied year-round. Fresh eggplant harvest peaks in late spring and summer (varies by variety/region); product is processed (washing, cutting, optional blanching/pre-fry) and IQF-frozen or packed to customer specification immediately after processing. |
| Description & Features | High-quality Egyptian eggplants processed and IQF-frozen to retain texture, color and flavor. Suitable for ready meals, mixed vegetable blends, foodservice and industrial processing. |
| Processing & Handling | Sorting, washing, cutting to specified cut size, optional blanching or pre-frying, dewatering, IQF freezing and hygienic packing. Rapid processing and temperature control to preserve quality. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at ≤ -18°C. Typical shelf life 12–24 months depending on packaging and cold-chain integrity. |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO 22000 available; GlobalGAP / organic upon request. Phytosanitary certificates, COA and lab reports provided for export when required. |
| Marketing Note | Private label, custom cut sizes (slices, cubes), pre-fry levels and bespoke pack formats available. Samples, COA and traceability documentation provided upon request for international buyers. |
