Authentic IQF chopped coriander and fenugreek blend calibrated for traditional Southern Iranian Ghalieh fish and shrimp stews.
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Formulated according to authentic Southern culinary standards, the blend contains approximately 85–90% coriander to 10–15% fenugreek by weight. An excess of fenugreek introduces bitter alkaloids and muddies the green hue, whereas automated batch dosing guarantees reproducible flavor balance when combined with tamarind paste.
This SKU is delivered as raw, blanched, IQF individually quick-frozen chopped fresh herbs without added oils or fats. This enables chefs to tailor the frying medium (vegetable oil, ghee, or olive oil), roasting intensity, and caramelization depth to meet their distinct recipe and nutritional profiles.
Ghalieh is widely consumed across Arabian Gulf markets (UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar). The product is fully primed for refrigerated container export with humidity-resistant master cartons, bilingual Arabic/English nutrition fact panels, Halal certification, and certified phytosanitary export clearances.
Contracted farming zones are supervised by agronomists. Harvested batches undergo rigorous random sampling tested via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to screen for organophosphates, carbamates, and heavy metals (lead, cadmium), certifying that residue levels are well within national and Codex Alimentarius thresholds.
Each 24-pack master carton weighs approximately 10 kg gross with an external volume of ~0.028 m³. The box dimensions are structurally optimized for high cube 40ft reefer ocean containers, allowing approximately 2,000 master cartons (~19.2 metric tons net herbs) per container loading.
Commercial display freezers must maintain a constant -18°C or colder. Temperature cycling above -12°C triggers localized moisture thaw and recrystallization, dulling the dark green color. Under continuous cold-chain management, sensory and aroma parameters remain pristine for the full 18-month duration.
Every manufactured batch features unique lot traceability. In the event of documented microbiological divergence, packaging defects, or sensory non-conformity, retention samples and reefer logger records are inspected within 48 hours. Validated discrepancies are resolved via prompt replacement or credit reconciliation under ISO 9001 protocols.