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Leeks — Frozen Leeks (IQF) — 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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| 🥬Leeks (IQF) | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Availability: Year-round (frozen)
Leeks — Specifications (Frozen IQF)
| Form | IQF — Rings / Sliced / Chopped / Whole batons (as per customer spec) |
|---|---|
| Sizes |
Retail: 400 g / 800 g / 1 kg branded pouches. Catering: 2.5 kg bags. Bulk: 10 kg bags / cartons (single bag per carton). Industrial: slab packs or IQF blocks available on request. Custom 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. – Private label & custom printed pouches supported on request. |
| 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 leeks supplied year-round. Fresh harvest and main processing season typically October–March (peak Nov–Feb); product is sorted, (optionally blanched), cut to spec and IQF-frozen immediately after processing. |
| Description & Features | High-quality Egyptian leeks processed to IQF standards — bright color, clean flavor and retained texture. Suitable for retail frozen, soups, sauces, ready-meals and foodservice applications. |
| Processing & Handling | Harvested and graded, thorough washing to remove soil, optional blanching (time/temperature per spec) to stabilize color and enzymes, cutting/slicing, dewatering and IQF freezing. Packed under hygienic conditions; maintain cold-chain to avoid quality loss. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at ≤ -18°C. Typical shelf life 12–24 months depending on packaging and cold-chain integrity. Best used directly from frozen or after controlled thawing per application. |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO 22000 available; GlobalGAP, organic on request. Phytosanitary certificates, COA and lab reports provided for export when required. |
| Quality & Marketing Note | Private label, custom cutting and bespoke pack formats available. Samples, COA and traceability documentation provided upon request for international buyers. We can adapt blanching level and cut size to meet processor/retailer requirements. |
