Description
Technical Parameters
GreenLand-food supplies IQF Frozen Blueberries for importers, distributors, retail frozen berry brands, bakery processors, yogurt and dairy topping producers, beverage manufacturers, foodservice operators and industrial fruit processors. We support cultivated blueberry, wild blueberry, Grade A, Grade B, calibrated size and mixed size supply according to order requirements.
We control size calibration, Brix, maturity, blue to dark blue color, whole berry condition, stems, clusters, mummified berries, split berries, leaking berries, mold, decay, surface ice, clumping, foreign matter and cold-chain handling before export packing. Available size options can include 6-8mm, 8-12mm, 12-16mm, 16mm+ and field-run mixed size, subject to crop season and order confirmation.
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Type / Grade |
Product Character |
Suitable Application |
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Cultivated Blueberry |
Larger size, more uniform appearance and easier size calibration. |
Retail pack, bakery, dessert, foodservice and premium frozen fruit mix. |
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Wild Blueberry |
Smaller berry size and stronger typical berry flavor. |
Bakery, yogurt, smoothie, beverage and industrial processing. |
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Grade A |
Better color, fewer defects and stronger whole berry condition. |
Retail packing, bakery decoration and premium foodservice programs. |
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Grade B |
More tolerance for split, broken, leaking or color-defect berries. |
Jam, sauce, puree, fruit preparation and cost-focused industrial use. |
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Calibrated Size |
Selected size range such as 6-8mm, 8-12mm, 12-16mm or 16mm+. |
Projects needing stable appearance, portion control or label consistency. |
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Field Run / Mixed Size |
Uncalibrated supply with mixed berry sizes. |
Industrial processing, sauce, puree and frozen fruit preparation. |
Need a specific blueberry size or grade?
Send us your application, size range, grade, packing, quantity and destination market.
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Product Name |
IQF Frozen Blueberries |
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Blueberry Type |
Cultivated blueberry / wild blueberry according to available crop and order requirement. |
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Variety |
According to origin and confirmed supply lot. |
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Origin |
China or agreed origin according to order plan. |
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Crop Season |
July-August or according to origin and crop condition. |
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Ingredient |
100% blueberry. |
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Processing Method |
Individually quick frozen, sorted, metal detected and packed. |
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Size Options |
6-8mm, 8-12mm, 12-16mm, 16mm+ or mixed size, subject to order confirmation. |
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Current Size |
12-16mm can be discussed as the current standard size when supply is available. |
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Grade |
Grade A / Grade B / field run according to application, defect tolerance and packing need. |
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Brix |
Normally 7-12° or according to crop season and buyer requirement. Premium lots can be discussed for higher Brix needs. |
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pH / Acidity |
According to buyer specification if required. |
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Color |
Natural blue to dark blue blueberry color, with color variation controlled by grade. |
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Appearance |
Whole, individually frozen, free-flowing and without serious clumping. |
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Flavor & Odor |
Typical blueberry flavor and odor, without off smell. |
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Whole Berry Rate |
Controlled according to grade and confirmed specification. |
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Broken / Split / Leaking Berry Control |
We control damaged, split, leaking and crushed berries through gentle handling, sorting and freezing control. |
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Stem Control |
Stem and leaf removal with visual inspection before packing. |
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Mold / Decay Control |
Raw material receiving and defect sorting to remove moldy or decayed berries. |
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Mummified Berry Control |
Defect sorting for dry, shriveled and mummified berries. |
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Cluster Control |
Pre-freezing and post-freezing inspection to reduce berry clusters. |
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Clumping / Surface Ice Control |
Drainage, IQF freezing and cold-chain control for free-flowing condition. |
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Foreign Matter Control |
Sorting, inspection and metal detection before packing. |
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Packing |
1×10kg carton, 4×2.5kg carton, 10×1kg carton, retail bag, private label packing or tote packing for industrial projects. |
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MOQ |
Usually from 12 tons, depending on packing format and order plan. |
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Loading Capacity |
According to carton size, pallet plan and container type. |
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Shelf Life |
24 months at -18°C or below. |
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Storage |
Keep frozen at -18°C or below. |
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Lead Time |
According to stock, crop season, packing format and order quantity. |
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Loading Port |
China main port or confirmed port according to shipment plan. |
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Payment Terms |
T/T or agreed payment terms before order confirmation. |
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Document Support |
Specification sheet, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate support, loading photos and third-party inspection support if required. |
We match IQF Frozen Blueberries to your processing or packing line. Product form to confirm: Whole IQF blueberries. Tell us the intended use and target texture so we can review the relevant size, grade, preparation and packing requirements before quotation.
| Application | Selected form | Quality points to confirm |
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| Bakery fillings | whole | piece dimensions, broken-piece tolerance and bake moisture release |
| Dairy fruit preparations | whole | particle size, color bleed and prepared-fruit texture |
| Ice cream inclusions and ripples | whole | inclusion size, freeze texture and ripple consistency |
| Retail frozen ingredient packs | whole | fruit integrity, size grading and frozen piece separation |
| Beverage Base Processing | whole | Brix-acidity balance, inedible-part removal and pressing or finisher behavior |
| Food Powder Processing | whole | drying-feed solids, skin or seed fraction and conversion color |
We connect the agreed product specification with packing, lot identity, applicable quality documents and frozen delivery planning. Review our quality control system, traceability support and factory audit and inspection support with your sourcing requirements.
Send us the product, required form, final application, key quality requirements, packing, quantity and destination market. We will review the supply programme and confirm the order specification with your team.
Discuss Your Application & Specification|
Buyer Need |
Recommended Specification |
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Retail frozen blueberry bag |
12-16mm / 16mm+, Grade A, better color and whole berry condition. |
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Bakery decoration |
12-16mm / 16mm+, calibrated size and controlled split or leaking berries. |
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Yogurt / dairy topping |
8-12mm / 12-16mm, stable color and free-flowing condition. |
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Smoothie / beverage |
6-8mm / 8-12mm / mixed size, with Brix and acidity matched to formula needs. |
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Jam / sauce / puree |
Grade B / mixed size, controlled stems, mold, decay and foreign matter. |
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Industrial fruit processing |
Field run / mixed size, cost-focused grade and export-ready bulk packing. |
Large Calibrated Berries
We prepare large berries for retail, bakery decoration, dessert topping and premium foodservice use where appearance matters.
Medium Berries
We match medium berries for yogurt, dairy topping, smoothie, beverage and frozen fruit mix programs.
Small / Mixed Size
We support mixed-size supply for jam, sauce, puree, fruit preparation and industrial processing projects.
We focus on whole berry condition, color sorting, stem control, split and leaking berry control, mummified berry removal, cluster control and foreign matter inspection before packing. These checks help protect retail appearance, reduce processing loss and keep bulk shipments consistent for downstream production.
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Buyer Risk |
Control Point |
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Stems mixed in product |
Stem removal and visual sorting before packing. |
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Split or leaking berries |
Gentle handling, size control and IQF freezing management. |
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Mummified berries |
Raw material selection and defect sorting. |
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Clusters |
Pre-freezing and post-freezing inspection. |
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Surface ice / clumping |
Drainage control, IQF freezing and cold-chain temperature control. |
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Mold / decay |
Raw material receiving, color sorting and defect removal. |
We prepare IQF Frozen Blueberries to the agreed product form, pretreatment, grade and packing specification. The diagram shows a typical production process; we confirm preparation and step order for your order.
For retail, bakery, dairy or industrial blueberry projects
We can discuss size, grade, Brix, defect tolerance, packing and document requirements before quotation.
If you are sourcing IQF blueberries for your customers, we can review berry size, grade and the pack format with your team. See how we work with trading companies and distributors.
Retail and Foodservice Packs
We recommend Grade A, calibrated 12-16mm or 16mm+ blueberries for retail bags, dessert topping and premium foodservice use. We focus on uniform color, whole berry appearance, lower split berry tolerance and free-flowing condition.
Bakery, Yogurt and Dairy Topping
We match medium and large berries for bakery decoration, filling, yogurt cups, dairy topping and frozen fruit mix. We can discuss Brix, acidity, size and defect tolerance before order confirmation.
Beverage, Jam, Sauce and Puree Processing
We support 6-8mm, 8-12mm, Grade B, mixed size or field-run blueberries for smoothie, beverage, jam, sauce, puree and fruit preparation processing. We keep focus on stems, mold, decay, mummified berries, clusters and foreign matter control.
Industrial Fruit Processing
For industrial projects, we help match cost-focused grade, bulk packing, loading plan, COA, specification sheet and cold-chain shipment requirements.
We keep batch records from raw material receiving to packing and loading. Carton marks, production batch, COA and loading photos can be matched according to order requirements.
This video can be used to review blueberry sorting, IQF freezing, packing and quality control. For bulk orders, we can provide COA, specification sheet, loading photos and inspection support according to order requirements.
1. Can you supply cultivated and wild IQF frozen blueberries?
Yes. We can discuss cultivated blueberry, wild blueberry, Grade A, Grade B, calibrated size and mixed size supply according to crop season, order quantity and destination market.
2. What blueberry sizes can you provide, such as 6-8mm, 8-12mm, 12-16mm and 16mm+?
We can support 6-8mm, 8-12mm, 12-16mm, 16mm+ and field-run mixed size when available. Final size range should be confirmed before quotation and production.
3. What Brix range can you provide?
Brix is normally 7-12°, depending on variety, origin and crop season. Premium lots with higher Brix can be discussed according to order requirement.
4. How do you control stems, clusters, mummified berries and foreign matter?
We use raw material sorting, defect removal, visual inspection and metal detection before packing. Stem, cluster, mummified berry and foreign matter tolerance can be discussed in the specification.
5. How do you control split berries, leaking berries and clumping?
We control handling, drainage, IQF freezing, post-freezing sorting and cold-chain temperature. Grade A and Grade B can have different tolerance levels based on application.
6. Which size is better for retail, bakery, yogurt or industrial processing?
Retail and bakery projects often use 12-16mm or 16mm+ berries. Yogurt and dairy topping can use 8-12mm or 12-16mm, while jam, sauce, puree and industrial processing can use Grade B or mixed size.
7. Can you support retail packing and private label bags?
Yes. We can discuss 300g, 400g, 500g, 1kg and other retail bag formats, as well as private label packing, carton mark control and pallet packing.
8. Can you supply bulk packs for foodservice and industrial buyers?
Yes. We support 1×10kg carton, 4×2.5kg carton, 10×1kg carton and project-based bulk packing. Tote packing can also be discussed for industrial orders.
9. Are IQF frozen blueberries free-flowing?
We control drainage, IQF freezing, surface ice and cold-chain temperature to support free-flowing condition. Final performance also depends on storage and transport temperature control.
10. Can you provide Grade A and Grade B blueberries?
Yes. Grade A is suitable for retail, bakery decoration and premium foodservice use, while Grade B is often selected for jam, sauce, puree and industrial processing.
11. What documents can you provide before shipment?
We can provide specification sheet, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate support, loading photos and third-party inspection support if required.
12. How should IQF frozen blueberries be stored?
IQF frozen blueberries should be stored at -18°C or below. We prepare frozen sea shipment under cold-chain control and support loading checks before dispatch.
Send us your IQF Frozen Blueberry requirement
Please share blueberry type, grade, size range, Brix target, defect tolerance, packing format, quantity, destination market and document requirements. We will help match the specification and export packing plan.
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Technical specification · reference schedule
We review the selected form, grade, process and packing against the technical schedule below. Published and TDS values are specification references for order review. External benchmarks apply only within their stated scope. Acceptance is governed by the signed SKU specification; the identified lot COA reports actual measured results.
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Variety | According to origin and confirmed supply lot.Published reference | Check raw-material identity and variety/source declaration against the ordered programme. |
| Origin | China or agreed origin according to order plan.Published reference | Reconcile source declaration, intake lot and shipment documents. |
| Size Options | 6-8 mm, 8-12 mm, 12-16 mm, 16 mm+ or mixed size, subject to order confirmation.Published reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Current Size | 12-16 mm can be discussed as the current standard size when supply is available.Published reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Grade | Grade A / Grade B / field run according to application, defect tolerance and packing need.Published reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Color | Natural blue to dark blue blueberry color, with color variation controlled by grade.Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Appearance | Whole, individually frozen, free-flowing and without serious clumping.Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical blueberry flavor and odor, without off smell.Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Size-grade inspection | Use the selected diameter, length, piece mass or count-per-weight grade; state the proportion permitted outside the range. | Measure the named anatomical dimension; count and weigh the same representative sample. |
| Declared product form | Whole IQF blueberries | Match approved sample, pack label and order form. Published page identity; approve selected grade before order. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Brix | Normally 7-12° or according to crop season and buyer requirement. Premium lots can be discussed for higher Brix needs.Published reference | Measure representative prepared sample with a temperature-compensated refractometer. |
| pH / Acidity | According to buyer specification if required.Published reference | Use calibrated pH meter or titration on the stated sample preparation. |
| Thaw yield / drip loss | For a drip-sensitive grade, define thawing conditions, draining apparatus and duration before setting a numerical target. | Record initial sample mass and drained liquid mass; drip loss (%) = 100 × drained liquid mass / initial sample mass. |
| Pesticide residue schedule | Named active ingredients and commodity-specific limits are selected for the destination market. EU source | Link farm spray history, laboratory LOQ and batch result to the destination MRL. EU database is one market reference; apply the actual destination rule. |
| Lead, cadmium and other contaminants | Apply the limit for the exact commodity and processed form in the destination market. EU source | State analyte, preparation basis, method, LOQ and lot result. Do not transfer a fresh-commodity limit to a processed form without the required assessment. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Hygiene-indicator panel | Select aerobic count and relevant Enterobacteriaceae, coliform or E. coli indicators for the declared process and intended use. Codex | Report each quantitative result in CFU/g, method/reporting limit, sample plan and lot identity. |
| Pathogen acceptance programme | Define Salmonella and Listeria criteria when applicable to the destination, ready-to-eat status and buyer programme. Codex | State analytical portion, sample-unit plan, method and detected/not-detected reporting; identify the treatment and release basis. |
| Acceptance schedule | Select the test panel and limits by intended use (ready-to-eat or further processing), product form and destination. EU source | State organism, analytical method, sample mass and n/c plan; report actual lot results. A universal APC, coliform, Salmonella or Listeria limit is not assigned to every frozen product. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Frozen storage and transport | ≤−18 °CTDS reference | Product core check and logger record. Selected form and grade must match this TDS reference. Applies to: Frozen Blueberry frozen formats. |
| Storage | Keep frozen at -18°C or below.Published reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Separation & loose-ice assessment | Keep inherent moisture, loose ice and permanently frozen clusters as separate inspection categories. | Weigh separated loose ice and welded clusters against initial sample mass; distinguish natural paired pieces or blocks. |
| Product thermal centre | −18°C or colder after freezing and thermal stabilization; maintain the agreed frozen distribution condition.External reference Codex | Probe the thickest representative pack and retain storage/transport temperature records. Codex quick-frozen reference; selected product form and route must be frozen. |
| Frozen condition at dispatch | Hard frozen, correctly sealed and coded, without thaw/refreeze evidence or excessive loose ice. Codex | Check pack integrity, free-flow or block condition as declared, carton condition and loading temperature. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Packing | 1 × 10 kg carton, 4 × 2.5 kg carton, 10 × 1 kg carton, retail bag, private label packing or tote packing for industrial projects.Published reference | Check approved pack drawing, calibrated scale and production records. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months at -18°C or below.Published reference | Verify unopened-pack validation, declared storage condition and production/best-before coding. |
| Declared net contents | Verify each selected pack format against the artwork and applicable quantity-control rule. Codex | Calibrated checkweigher or scale; defined sample and tare. |
| Shelf-life basis | The labelled period applies only to its validated pack and continuous stated storage condition. Codex | Review stability study or approved shelf-life file and production-date code. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Processing Method | Individually quick frozen, sorted, metal detected and packed.Published reference | Check the approved product flow, line settings and identified production record; validate numerical critical limits within the site HACCP plan. |
| Raw-material preparation checks | Confirm botanical species and cultivated/wild sourcing; distinguish bilberry from cultivated or lowbush blueberry. | Verify the selected product flow and the relevant trimming, sorting and pretreatment record. |
| CCP designation | Use the site-approved HACCP plan to identify true CCPs and their validated critical limits. Codex | Check hazard analysis, monitoring, deviation and corrective-action records. A quality-control step is not automatically a CCP. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Ingredient | 100% blueberry.Published reference | Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment. |
| Added glaze / coating declaration | Declare any intentionally added water glaze, syrup, oil or coating and the measurement basis; loose ice is assessed separately. | Verify formula/addition records; agree a deglazing or coating test and net-content basis where applicable. |
| Additive use | Declare any colour-protection agent, acidulant or other additive by ingredient and maximum permitted use for the target market. NHC standard | Check approved formula, actual addition record and market-specific additive category. GB 2760-2024 applies to China; export rules are checked separately. |
| Allergen and cross-contact assessment | Declare inherent allergens and assess shared-line cross-contact from the actual facility schedule. FDA | Review line matrix, cleaning validation and buyer label approval. Do not claim a shared-line allergen or allergen-free status without facility evidence. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Broken / Split / Leaking Berry Control | We control damaged, split, leaking and crushed berries through gentle handling, sorting and freezing control.Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Stem Control | Stem and leaf removal with visual inspection before packing.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Mold / Decay Control | Raw material receiving and defect sorting to remove moldy or decayed berries.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Mummified Berry Control | Defect sorting for dry, shriveled and mummified berries.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Cluster Control | Pre-freezing and post-freezing inspection to reduce berry clusters.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Clumping / Surface Ice Control | Drainage, IQF freezing and cold-chain control for free-flowing condition.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Foreign Matter Control | Sorting, inspection and metal detection before packing.Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Free-flowing blueberry clumps: Codex reference tolerance | ≤10 % m/mExternal reference Codex | Examine the entire container contents or as large a quantity as practicable in the frozen state; weigh berries stuck together that cannot easily be separated. Codex reference only when species is confirmed as Vaccinium corymbosum L., V. angustifolium Ait. or V. ashei READE and fruit is offered for direct consumption. Bilberries (V. myrtillus), puree and industrial further-processing products are excluded. Free-flowing presentation only. |
| Blueberry visual defect points: Codex reference ceiling | Minor ≤15; major ≤8; combined total ≤15 points per 300 g drained berriesExternal reference Codex | Segregate and classify visual defects in 300 g drained berries; assign points using Table 1, not percentage or defect counts. Codex reference only when species is confirmed as Vaccinium corymbosum L., V. angustifolium Ait. or V. ashei READE and fruit is offered for direct consumption. Bilberries (V. myrtillus), puree and industrial further-processing products are excluded. |
| Blueberries disintegrated, badly crushed or smashed: Codex reference tolerance | ≤10 % m/m of drained berriesExternal reference Codex | Separate and weigh this defect category in the 300 g drained-berry sample used for Table 1. Codex reference only when species is confirmed as Vaccinium corymbosum L., V. angustifolium Ait. or V. ashei READE and fruit is offered for direct consumption. Bilberries (V. myrtillus), puree and industrial further-processing products are excluded. |
| Intrinsic defect classification | Stems/leaves, green/red berries, clusters, mummified fruit and crushed/leaking berries. | Record each defect class separately by count or mass; state sample size, denominator and combined-limit rules. |
| Hazardous foreign matter | No foreign matter detected in the defined inspection sample; reject and investigate any finding.External reference Codex | Define visual-inspection sample size and detector challenge in the signed quality schedule. "None detected" is a sampling statement, not an absolute guarantee of zero particles. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Food-contact pack | Specify inner-contact material and obtain the applicable food-contact compliance declaration. NHC standard | Review film structure, supplier DoC, migration evidence and actual intended conditions. GB 4806 series is China-specific; EU export also checks Regulations 1935/2004 and 10/2011. |
| Carton and seal integrity | Define carton stacking strength, bag seal and puncture resistance for the confirmed net weight and pallet plan. EU source | Inspect pack drawing, compression/seal test and shipment configuration. |
| Label verification | Match product name, ingredient/allergen statement, net weight, lot/date, shelf life and storage instruction to the destination artwork. Codex | Approve artwork against the signed specification and destination rules. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Foreign-body detector | Validate Fe, non-Fe and stainless-steel challenge pieces for the actual product, aperture, pack and line; record the proven sensitivity. Codex | Challenge at defined start, changeover, interval and end points; retain rejection records. Do not copy generic detector sizes into a plant capability claim. |
| Lot traceability | Link input source lot, processing run, packaging code, test records, frozen storage and shipment to one finished lot. Codex | Trace one sample lot forward and backward in a recorded mock recall. Recall speed is stated only when the site has a validated target and record. |
