Premium whole IQF frozen black mulberries (Shahtoot), ideal for confectionery, bakeries, and smoothies.
FAQ
Due to fluidized bed IQF freezing tunnels, each berry flash-freezes individually within minutes. The final product is 100% free-flowing, allowing kitchen staff and processors to scoop exact gram portions without defrosting the entire package.
No, the item is 100% pure and natural. It contains zero added sugars, artificial sweeteners, glucose syrups, citric acid washes, or synthetic colorings, making it compliant with clean-label and wellness food formulations.
Due to uniform natural Brix levels and intact cell morphology, the berries integrate smoothly into ice cream ripple dispensers without bleeding prematurely. Their intense natural anthocyanin pigment eliminates the need for artificial dyes in dairy bases.
The recommended method is slow tempering inside a commercial refrigerator at 2°C to 4°C for 6 to 8 hours. For baked goods such as muffins and pies, incorporating the berries directly in their frozen state prevents bleeding and batter discolouration.
Standard pallets accommodate 160 master cartons (1,920 retail packs) secured with corner guards and heavy stretch wrap. A 40ft High-Cube reefer container safely carries 20 to 22 pallets, totaling approximately 20-21 metric tons net payload.
Following harvest, the fruit undergoes air blowers, multiple bubble-wash baths, manual optical sorting belts, and foreign matter inspection to eliminate stems, leaves, and substandard berries, backed by end-of-line metal detection.
Shelf life is certified for 18 months at -18°C. For volume export contracts across the GCC, CIS, or regional corridors, bilingual packaging sleeves (Arabic/English or Russian/English) with production dates, batch codes, and regional health stamps are fully supported.