IQF Frozen Celery

Chinese organic IQF frozen wholesale diced celery

Xiamen Sharp Dragon is a reliable manufacturer and exporter of premium frozen vegetables and fruits in China, offering high-quality frozen celery and frozen chopped celery to global markets.

With over 18 years of experience in the frozen food industry, we specialize in IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology that ensures our frozen celery retains its natural flavor, texture, and nutritional value. If you're asking, "Can you buy frozen celery in bulk or retail packaging?" - the answer is yes. At XMSD, international buyers can easily buy frozen celery directly from our ISO22000 and BRC AA certified facilities.

Whether you need frozen chopped celery for soups, ready meals, or food manufacturing, or are seeking retail packs for supermarkets, we offer customized specifications, flexible packaging, and competitive pricing. Our products are exported to over 40 countries and trusted by food processors, importers, and retailers worldwide.

Contact XMSD today to request samples or discuss your frozen celery sourcing needs.

 

IQF Frozen Celery - Product Specification

Category	Specification Details
Product Name	IQF Frozen Diced Celery
Processing Method	Individually Quick Frozen (IQF)
Cut Size	10×10mm cubes (1cm³)
Quality Grade	Grade A
Quality Standards	• Low pesticide residue • Worm-free • Clean, sorted from fresh materials • No damaged/rotten pieces • No additives or preservatives
Color & Texture	Vibrant green, crisp texture
Growing Regions	Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong
Harvest Season	May (peak), year-round availability
Shelf Life & Storage	18 months at ≤ -18°C
Packaging Options	Bulk: • 10kg, 20kg/carton • 20lb, 40lb/carton Retail: • 8oz, 16oz, 1lb bags • 500g, 1kg bags Custom: Client-specific configurations
Certifications	HACCP, ISO, KOSHER, FDA, ECO CERT, BRC
Lead Time	• Standard: 3 weeks after contract • Urgent: 7 days
Annual Export Volume	1000+ tons
Export Markets	USA, Canada, Europe, Israel, Korea, Russia, Australia, Middle East
Quality Reports	Microbiological: • TPC ≤500,000 cfu/g • E.Coli ≤100 cfu/g • Coliforms ≤1,000 cfu/g • Yeast & Mould ≤100 cfu/g • Salmonella: Negative • Listeria: Negative Heavy Metals: • Sn ≤250 mg/kg • Zn ≤100 mg/kg • Cu ≤20 mg/kg • Pb ≤1 mg/kg • Hg ≤0.02 mg/kg

 

Production & Quality Assurance

Aspect	Specification
Raw Material	Fresh celery harvested at optimal maturity
Washing Process	Triple-washed with purified water
Cutting Standard	Precision 10mm dice for uniform cooking
Freezing Method	Fluidized bed IQF tunnel (-35°C)
Quality Control	Metal detection, color sorting, texture evaluation
Packing	In nitrogen-flushed bags for oxidation prevention

 

 

In the vegetable off-season, green and tender celery is especially popular, which not only lies in its fragrance and delicious, can be hot fried, cold mix, can also be used as filling, there are many ways to eat, but also lies in its high nutritional value and dietary value, the ancients praised it as "the beauty of food" is not too much.

We're professional frozen celery manufacturers and suppliers in China, providing the best quality frozen celery with competitive price. Welcome to contact our factory for wholesale service.

 

Why Choose XMSDFOOD for IQF Frozen Celery

 

XMSDFOOD is your strategic partner for premium Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Celery, engineered to deliver the fresh taste and crisp texture of celery with unmatched convenience and year-round consistency. We specialize in mastering the technical challenge of freezing this high-moisture vegetable, ensuring it retains its signature crunch and vibrant color upon thawing.

Our expertise is built on precision and advanced technology. We source celery at its peak, then employ a meticulously controlled blanching and rapid IQF freezing process. This method is critical to inactivate enzymes, lock in the bright green hue, and preserve the firm cellular structure, preventing the sogginess often associated with frozen celery. Our state-of-the-art IQF tunnels freeze each piece individually, guaranteeing a free-flowing product that offers easy portion control and reduces preparation waste for industrial kitchens and food manufacturers.

We ensure reliability from our facility to your production line. Our commitment is backed by rigorous quality control protocols, internationally recognized food safety certifications (BRC, HACCP, ISO), and a robust, temperature-controlled supply chain. By choosing XMSDFOOD, you secure more than an ingredient; you gain a dependable, high-quality solution that streamlines your operations and enhances your finished products.

 

FAQ: IQF Frozen Celery

 

1. Q: What are the available cuts and specifications for your IQF Frozen Celery?
A: We offer versatile, kitchen-ready cuts including diced (e.g., 10mm for mirepoix), sliced, and julienned/strip cuts. Our product is uniformly processed to ensure consistent size, vibrant green color, and a crisp-tender texture, meeting strict Grade A specifications for defect tolerance.

2. Q: How does the IQF process specifically benefit frozen celery compared to other methods?
A: IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology is essential for celery. It freezes each piece separately at ultra-low temperatures within minutes, preventing them from clumping into a solid block. Most importantly, the rapid freeze rate minimizes the formation of large ice crystals, which damage cell walls and cause sogginess. This preserves celery's characteristic crispness and structural integrity.

3. Q: Is the celery blanched before freezing, and why?
A: Yes, we use a precision-controlled blanching process. This step is non-negotiable for quality as it deactivates enzymes that would otherwise cause loss of flavor, color, and texture during frozen storage. It also cleans the product and helps set the bright green color.

4. Q: What are the primary industrial and food service applications?
A: IQF celery is a fundamental time-saver used in:

Soup, Sauce & Stock Bases: Diced celery is a key component of mirepoix.

Ready Meals & Stuffings: For stews, casseroles, and prepared foods.

Salads & Slaws: Can be used directly after thawing for cold preparations.

Juices & Blends: For beverage manufacturing.

Food Service: Eliminates washing, trimming, and chopping labor.

5. Q: What is the shelf life and required storage conditions?
A: To maintain optimal quality, our IQF celery must be stored continuously at -18°C (0°F) or below. Under these strict cold chain conditions, the product has a shelf life of up to 24 months from the production date.

6. Q: What is your standard packaging and minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
A: Our standard bulk packaging is 10 kg per polyethylene (PE) bag within a master carton. The standard MOQ is one 20-foot refrigerated container, which ensures the most efficient and secure cold chain logistics. Private label packaging is available.

7. Q: What food safety and quality certifications do you hold?
A: Our processing facilities are certified to the highest global standards, including HACCP, BRCGS, and/or ISO 22000. We can provide products with Kosher and Halal certifications upon request. Each batch is supported by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA).

8. Q: How should IQF celery be used in production? Is thawing required?
A: No thawing is required for cooked applications. For the best texture, add directly from the freezer to soups, sauces, or stir-fries. For use in raw applications like salads, it should be thawed under refrigeration and drained.

9. Q: Can you provide custom blends or specific cut sizes?
A: Absolutely. We specialize in customized solutions. We can create specific vegetable blends (e.g., soup starter mix) and tailor the cut size, shape, or blanch level to meet your exact manufacturing requirements for qualifying order volumes.

10. Q: What is your quality assurance process if an issue is identified upon receipt?
A: Customer satisfaction is our priority. We conduct stringent pre-shipment inspections. Should a concern arise, please notify us promptly with supporting evidence (photos, batch details). We are committed to a swift, thorough investigation and a fair resolution in accordance with our quality guarantee.

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