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Broccoli — Frozen Broccoli (IQF / Florets) — 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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| 🥦Broccoli (IQF Florets / Cut) | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Broccoli — Specifications (Frozen IQF / Florets)
| Form | IQF florets, chopped florets, stems (sliced) on request; par-blanched or blanched per customer specification. |
|---|---|
| Sizes |
Retail: 400 g / 800 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 frozen drums 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 heat-sealed pouches 400 g / 800 g / 1 kg in sealed inner bags; secondary packing into export cartons. – MAP / cryovac / vacuum options for extended shelf-life and color retention. – Private label & custom printed pouches supported on request. |
| Pallet & Container Info |
– Approx. 900–1,200 retail pouches 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 broccoli products are supplied year-round. Fresh broccoli harvest typically peaks between October and April; product is trimmed, blanched as required and IQF-frozen immediately after processing to preserve color and texture. |
| Description & Features | Premium Egyptian broccoli — bright green florets with uniform cut sizes, processed with rapid blanching and IQF to retain texture, color and nutrients. Suitable for retail frozen, mixed vegetable blends, foodservice and industrial processing. |
| Processing & Handling | Sorting, trimming into florets, optional cutting of stems, blanching (time/temperature controlled), cooling, dewatering, IQF freezing and hygienic packing. Continuous cold-chain management recommended to preserve quality. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at ≤ -18°C. Typical frozen 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, cut-size and bespoke pack formats available. Samples, COA and traceability documentation provided upon request for international buyers. Brix/technical specs and cut tolerances can be supplied as needed. |
