IQF strawberry

High-Quality of Frozen Strawberries by Foodex

In a world where freshness and quality stand as paramount, Foodex’s frozen strawberries emerge as a delightful choice for those seeking nature’s taste in every bite. Foodex is among the key companies in Egypt, excelling in the export of strawberries, delivering high-quality strawberries to meet global market demands.

Egypt is among the leading countries in strawberry exports, and Foodex prides itself on upholding the highest quality standards throughout the production process. It starts with selecting top-notch, fresh strawberries, rigorously inspected to ensure delectable taste and complete nutritional benefits.

The Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technology employed by Foodex is integral to preserving strawberry quality. This method ensures rapid and efficient freezing, retaining the fresh taste and nutritional value. With stringent quality standards and the company’s expertise, the final product reaches customers as if freshly harvested.

Foodex’s frozen strawberries hold a distinguished place in the market, providing a dependable choice for an exceptional dining experience. Opting for Foodex strawberries assures unparalleled quality and a mouth-watering taste.

Ultimately, Foodex’s frozen strawberries offer the ideal means to retain freshness and high quality, bringing nature’s essence to every bite. An unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts seeking top-tier culinary choices.

IQF STRAWBERRY OFFER

The Egyptian IQF Strawberry is characterized by its high quality, it is one of the commodities that compete strongly in the global market

GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product: Frozen strawberries ‘IQF’

Origin: Egypt

Class: A

Variety: Camarosa / Festival (as customer request )

Size: 15 – 45 mm

Product description: whole.

Process: washed, sorted, IQF, packed

IQF Strawberry’sPacking available : 10 K.G in bags into carton box,

Or (according costumer request).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORIAL CHARACTERISTICS of IQF Strawberry

– Appearance: whole, typical, uniform variety

– Color: typical, without oxidation

– Aroma: typical of strawberry

– Taste: typical of strawberry

– Consistency: Firm

Foreign materials:

Animal (insects, worms, larvae): – not permitted

Vegetable: calyx or fragment – up to 3mm max. /1 kg fruit

Stalks or fragment – up to 3mm max./1 kg fruit

Leave and stalk <1cm max 5%

Other fruits – not permitted

Rot / mould – not permitted

Overripe – < 2%

Under ripe – < 1%

Deformed fruits – < 1%

Distorted – < 1%

Pink fruits – < 7%

Others: wood / earth / straw etc. – not permitted

CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS

– Brix: Min. 7,0

– pH: 3,60 – 3,80

– Acidity (in citric acid): 0.02 : 0.03 %

MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Total plate count: < 50000 cfu / g Total coliforms: Max 10 / GM Yeasts < 1.000 cfu/g

Moulds < 1.000 cfu/g Salmonella absent E. coli absent

Listeria monocyt. absent

Total Quality tolerance of IQF Strawberry

Unripe fruit	Max 1%
Overripe fruit	Max 2%
Mechanicaly demaged fruit	Max 7%
Mouldy fruit	Max 0,1%
Leave and stalk <1cm	Max 5 %
Fruit with remain of stalks	Max 2 %
Humidity	90 – 92%
Brix	7 – 9 %
P.H	3.6 : 3.8 %
Citric Acid	0.02 : 0.03 %
Coliform	Max 10/GM
Salmonella	Free
E.Coli	Free