IQF Frozen Raspberry Whole and Crumble for Processing

Frozen Raspberry Product Specification

This page is organized around the format choice used in processing: whole berries for visible fruit and a separate crumble format for uses where smaller fruit pieces are acceptable. The product specification identifies IQF freezing, a maximum 5% broken level for whole berries, bulk carton and inner-bag choices, frozen storage life and supply throughout the year.

Whole Berry or Crumble for Your Process

Choose the whole format when recognizable fruit pieces matter to the finished product. A maximum 5% broken level is stated for whole raspberries, giving buyers a concrete condition point for sample approval and incoming checks. Whole berries can support visible toppings, fruit layers, decoration and other products where the customer expects raspberry pieces to remain apparent.

The separate crumble format is intended for uses where a uniform whole-berry appearance is not the main requirement. Smaller raspberry pieces can be incorporated into fillings, sauces, jam-style preparations, fruit bases and blended products. This distinction helps processors match ingredient form to the process: whole fruit supports piece identity, while crumble supports mixing and further processing. Processors can compare crumble particle distribution and dosing behavior against the needs of the intended recipe.

Buyers should compare the selected form when evaluating cost per kilogram. Whole fruit and crumble are not interchangeable grades because particle form affects dosing, visual appearance, thawed distribution and movement through a production line. Use whole fruit when berry identity matters and crumble when the recipe disperses fruit through a filling or base.

Pack Formats for Processing and Retail Programs

A 10 kg outer carton is the listed export pack. Inner bags are shown in 10 kg, 5 kg and 1 kg choices, allowing the carton configuration to align with handling and production needs. A processor drawing from larger batches may value fewer inner units, while a plant portioning smaller amounts can plan around smaller bags. Match net weight and inner-bag count on the purchase specification so the receiving team can check the delivered pack against storage space.

The standard MOQ option is one 20 ft reefer container. A container-scale purchase requires attention to freezer capacity, receiving labor, carton arrangement and the rate at which production consumes frozen fruit. Those planning factors are separate from fruit form, but they influence how each pack fits into a procurement program.

The 5 kg and 1 kg inner-bag choices serve different downstream unit sizes. For private-label programs, printed label, barcode and carton marking belong to a private-label packing specification rather than a property of the fruit itself. The selected outer carton and inner bag should remain clear in costing and warehouse documents.

Frozen Storage and Inventory Rotation

The stated storage basis is -18°C, with a 24-month shelf life. Keep frozen cartons in a stable freezer after receipt and rotate stock using lot and production-date identification. A clearly marked inner bag can help a production team identify the amount withdrawn while unused inventory remains frozen.

Storage temperature and shelf life support purchasing and inventory planning but do not replace a receiving procedure. Buyers can check that cartons arrive in sound condition, pack identity matches the order and goods move promptly into frozen storage. Plan the thaw or direct-use step around the recipe and equipment.

Frozen availability across the year supports scheduling outside the local raspberry harvest window. Frozen inventory can be planned against production forecasts and warehouse turnover, with consistent stock rotation across lots. The listed period describes supply across the year; it is not a fixed delivery date or a guarantee of an unchanged crop specification.

Receiving and Sample Review

For whole raspberries, sample review can record berry integrity, visible broken pieces, color, clumping and behavior after thawing. The maximum 5% broken level provides a concrete comparison point for the whole format. Assess the berries in the pack condition and application the business will use; a topping or decoration program places more emphasis on visible whole pieces than a cooked fruit preparation.

For crumble, compare particle distribution and ease of dosing in the intended process. A sample and written purchase specification are practical tools for judging whether the format performs in the recipe. A useful trial records the pack opened, amount dosed, mixing conditions and appearance in the finished batch. These observations let purchasing, quality and production teams use a shared reference when evaluating later lots.

Keep the result tied to the product form selected for purchase. If a line alternates between whole fruit and crumble, record separate incoming standards and recipe settings. This prevents a change in particle form from being mistaken for a change in berry quality and gives the team a better basis for repeat-order review.

Applications Across Food Manufacturing

Whole raspberries fit products where fruit identity contributes to appearance, including dessert toppings, cake decoration, fruit layers and selected dairy or frozen-dessert applications. Applications include ice cream, juice, salad, food additives and cake decoration. Suitability depends on recipe, manufacturing process and finished texture required by each buyer.

Crumble is a practical format for mixed preparations such as bakery fillings, sauces, jam-style products and fruit bases. Smaller pieces blend through a recipe more readily than intact fruit while retaining raspberry color and flavor. Processors can choose the format suited to mixing, cooking, pumping or filling and avoid paying for intact berries where the finished product will break them down.

Company Certification and Export Documentation

XMSD maintains a company certification and compliance information page for importers reviewing food-safety systems and export-document support. Documents and certificate scope depend on product, facility and destination. See the XMSD certification information for an overview of its certifications and export documentation.

Food importers coordinate customs and food-control paperwork with destination-market requirements. The shipment file may include commercial and transport records alongside documents required by that market. Match any requested test report, certificate or inspection threshold to the actual order and destination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What broken-piece level is stated for whole raspberries?
The whole raspberry option is listed with a maximum 5% broken level.

Is crumble the same format as whole fruit?
No. Whole berries retain visible fruit shape; crumble is a separate smaller-piece format for mixed or further-processed applications.