Description
Dates — Frozen Dates (IQF / Whole / Pitted) — 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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| 🌴Dates (IQF Whole / Pitted / Pieces) | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
HS Code: 080410
Availability: Year-round (frozen) — fresh harvest peak Sep–Mar
Availability: Year-round (frozen) — fresh harvest peak Sep–Mar
Dates — Specifications (Frozen IQF / Whole / Pitted)
| Form | IQF whole dates, pitted dates, halved/diced pieces, glazed or unglazed; also vacuum-packed and aseptic puree/pulp on request. |
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| Sizes |
Retail: 200 g / 400 g / 1 kg branded pouches. Catering: 2.5 kg / 5 kg bags. Bulk: 10 kg cartons (1 x 10 kg bag) or 5 kg bulk cartons. Industrial: 20–25 kg boxes or frozen drums for puree/pulp. Custom portion sizes and IQF cut-sizes available on request. |
| Packing & Packages |
– Bulk: 1 x 10 kg PE/PA vacuum bag per export carton. – Catering: 4 x 2.5 kg vacuum bags per carton box. – Retail: Branded heat-sealed pouches 200 g / 400 g / 1 kg with inner PE/PA layer; secondary packing into export cartons. – Paste/pulp in frozen drums or aseptic packs on request. – MAP / cryovac / vacuum packaging options for improved shelf-life and oxygen control. |
| Pallet & Container Info |
– Approx. 900–1,200 retail pouches per pallet depending on 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 for frozen formats. |
| Brand Name | Egy Taste (or as per buyer request) |
| Availability | Frozen dates processed from fresh harvest (peak Sep–Mar for many varieties) and supplied year-round. Fresh varieties (Barhi, Samani, Zaghlol, Baladi, HB Semi Dry etc.) can be processed into IQF, vacuum or frozen puree to meet seasonal demand. |
| Description & Features | High-quality Egyptian dates with consistent size and sweetness. Frozen pitted and whole formats preserve texture and flavor for retail, bakery, confectionery and industrial uses. Pulp/puree options suitable for juice, confectionery and ingredient supply. |
| Processing & Handling | Sorting, grading, optional washing, pitting (if requested), halving/dicing (if requested), optional glazing, rapid freezing (IQF) or packing into vacuum/aseptic formats. Hygienic packing and continuous cold-chain recommended. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Frozen: store at ≤ -18°C. Typical frozen shelf life 12–24 months depending on packaging and cold-chain integrity. Vacuum/aseptic formats may extend shelf-life—see pack label. |
| 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, glazing and pulp concentration available. Samples, COA and traceability documentation provided upon request for international buyers. If you want a specific variety (e.g., HB Semi Dry, Barhi, Samani, Zaghlol, Baladi) I will insert variety name and adjust availability/description accordingly. |
