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Artichoke Hearts — Frozen Artichoke Hearts (IQF / Packed Hearts) — 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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| 🌿Artichoke Hearts (IQF / Whole Halves / Quarters) | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Artichoke Hearts — Specifications (Frozen IQF / Packed)
| Form | IQF artichoke hearts — whole hearts, halves, quarters; trimmed and pre-cooked/blanched before IQF freezing. Marinated in oil or brine available as a canned/retail option on request. |
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| Sizes |
Retail: 200 g / 400 g / 800 g / 1 kg branded pouches. Catering: 2.5 kg bags. Bulk: 5 kg / 10 kg bags (single bag per carton). Industrial: 20–25 kg cartons or frozen drums available on request. Canned / jarred marinated formats can be supplied as per buyer spec. |
| Packing & Packages |
– Bulk: 1 x 5–10 kg PE/PA vacuum bag per export carton for IQF hearts. – Catering: 4 x 2.5 kg PE/PA vacuum bags per carton box. – Retail: Branded heat-sealed pouches 200 g / 400 g / 1 kg in sealed inner bags; secondary packing into export cartons. – Marinated artichoke hearts: jarred or canned in oil/brine with retort or pasteurization options (on request). – MAP / cryovac / vacuum options for frozen and chilled formats. |
| Pallet & Container Info |
– Approx. 900–1,200 retail pouches per pallet (varies by bag size & carton config). – Bulk 5–10 kg cartons: approx. 120–200 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 for frozen; chilled or ambient for canned/jarred formats. |
| Brand Name | Egy Taste (or as per buyer request) |
| Availability | Frozen artichoke heart products are supplied year-round. Fresh artichoke harvest typically peaks in spring (Mar–May) — product is trimmed, blanched/precooked as required and frozen or packed into preserved formats to meet buyer specifications. |
| Description & Features | Premium Egyptian artichoke hearts — tender, uniformly trimmed hearts with preserved texture and flavor through controlled blanching and rapid IQF freezing. Suitable for retail frozen, foodservice, ready-meals, pizzas, salads (thawed), and industrial applications. |
| Processing & Handling | Grading, trimming (removal of outer leaves/stems), blanching or steam treatment (if requested), dewatering, IQF freezing or chilled/canned processing (marination, sterilization). Hygienic packing and traceability with continuous temperature control for frozen lines. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Frozen: store at ≤ -18°C. Typical frozen shelf life 12–24 months depending on packaging and cold-chain integrity. Canned/jarred marinated formats: ambient shelf life per processing (check label for specifics). |
| 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 and custom cut/pack formats available. Marinated/jarred options with bespoke oil blends or brine recipes available on request. Samples, COA and traceability documentation provided upon request for international buyers. |
