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Garlic — Frozen Garlic (IQF / Peeled) — 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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| 🧄Garlic (IQF / Peeled / Minced) | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Garlic — Specifications (Frozen IQF / Peeled)
| Form | IQF peeled cloves; minced / crushed / paste; blanched or raw IQF per customer spec. |
|---|---|
| Sizes |
Retail: 200 g / 400 g / 1 kg branded pouches. Catering: 2.5 kg bags. Bulk: 10 kg bags (single bag per carton). Industrial: 20 kg/25 kg boxes or slab packs 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 200 g / 400 g / 1 kg in sealed inner PE/PA bags; secondary packing into export cartons. – Paste/puree in aseptic pouches or tubs upon request. – MAP / cryovac / vacuum options for extended shelf-life and odor control. |
| Pallet & Container Info |
– Approx. 900–1,200 retail bags per pallet (varies by bag size & carton config). – 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 garlic products are supplied year-round. Fresh garlic harvest typically occurs in spring/early summer (varies by region); garlic is processed (peeling, optional blanch, mincing) and IQF-frozen or packed to customer specification immediately after processing. |
| Description & Features | High-quality Egyptian garlic offered as peeled IQF cloves, minced, or paste. Preserved aroma and flavor through rapid processing and IQF freezing. Suitable for retail frozen, foodservice, industrial processing, and ready-meal applications. |
| Processing & Handling | Sorting, grading, peeling (mechanical/manual), optional blanching, mincing/crushing/pureeing (if requested), dewatering, and IQF freezing under hygienic conditions. Odor control measures in packaging recommended. Packed and stored under continuous cold-chain. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at ≤ -18°C. Typical shelf life 12–24 months depending on packaging and cold-chain integrity. For paste products, follow recommended shelf-life on pack (aseptic packs may extend shelf-life). |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO 22000 available; GlobalGAP / organic upon request. Phytosanitary certificates, COA, microbiological and pesticide reports provided for export when required. |
| Marketing Note | Private label, custom cuts (whole cloves, sliced, minced), and bespoke pack formats available. Samples, COA and traceability documentation provided upon request for international buyers. Odor-sealed inner packaging recommended for retail and transportation. |
