Frozen Pineapple Pieces
Description
Technical Parameters
Product Description
GreenLand-food supplies IQF Frozen Pineapple Pieces for beverage, bakery, dairy, retail, foodservice and industrial fruit processing. We support buyer requirements for pineapple variety, Brix, acidity, piece size, color, maturity, core residue control, peel and eye residue control, free-flowing IQF condition, packing and export documents.
Pineapple pieces can include irregular pieces, chunks and tidbits, while pineapple dices are more standardized cube cuts such as 10×10mm, 15×15mm and 20×20mm. We help match pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits or slices to your application, packing plan and destination market requirements.
Pineapple Cut Type Guide
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Product Form |
Definition |
Suitable Application |
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Pineapple Pieces |
Irregular or semi-regular pineapple pieces. |
Beverage, bakery, dessert, foodservice and fruit preparation. |
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Pineapple Chunks |
Larger block-style pieces, often 20×20mm, 20×25mm or 25×25mm. |
Smoothie, fruit cup, bakery, dessert and foodservice. |
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Pineapple Dices |
More uniform cubes, such as 10×10mm, 15×15mm or 20×20mm. |
Yogurt, dairy topping, retail fruit mix and portion-controlled products. |
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Pineapple Tidbits |
Smaller wedge-like pieces cut from slices. |
Fruit preparation, canned-style applications, sauce and industrial processing. |
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Pineapple Slices / Rings |
Visible shape applications. |
Retail, dessert, catering and foodservice presentation. |
Need a specific pineapple cut?
Send us your form, size, Brix target, packing format, order quantity and destination market.
Specification
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Product Name |
IQF Frozen Pineapple Pieces |
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Pineapple Variety |
MD2 / Queen / Cayenne or according to seasonal supply and buyer requirement. |
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Product Form |
Pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits, slices or rings. |
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Origin |
Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi or confirmed origin according to order plan. |
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Crop Season |
April-June and September-October or according to origin and crop condition. |
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Supply Period |
Year-round supply under frozen storage, subject to stock and order confirmation. |
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Brix |
Normally 10-13° or according to variety, crop season and buyer requirement. Higher Brix lots can be discussed by application. |
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Acidity |
According to variety and buyer specification if required. |
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Color |
Natural yellow pineapple color, with brown or translucent pieces controlled by sorting. |
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Texture |
Typical pineapple texture, with fibrous and overripe pieces controlled according to specification. |
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Piece Size |
Irregular or semi-regular pieces according to buyer requirement. |
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Chunk Size |
20×20mm, 20×25mm, 25×25mm or customized size. |
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Dice Size |
10×10mm, 15×15mm, 20×20mm or customized size. |
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Processing Method |
Peeled, cored, trimmed, cut, IQF frozen, sorted, metal detected and packed. |
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Core Residue Control |
Coring and trimming inspection to reduce hard core residue. |
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Peel / Eye Residue Control |
Peeling, eye trimming and visual sorting before freezing and packing. |
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Brown Spot Control |
Raw material maturity sorting and final inspection to remove serious brown spots. |
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Fibrous Piece Control |
Variety, maturity and cutting control according to buyer application. |
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Broken Piece Control |
Cutting, IQF handling and post-freezing sorting according to agreed tolerance. |
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Clumping Control |
Drainage, IQF freezing and cold-chain temperature control. |
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Foreign Matter Control |
Sorting, visual inspection and metal detection before packing. |
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Packing |
1×10kg carton, 4×2.5kg carton, 300g / 400g / 500g / 1kg retail bag, private label packing, pallet or tote if required. |
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MOQ |
Usually from 10-12 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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Loading Port |
China main port or confirmed port according to shipment plan. |
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Lead Time |
According to stock, product form, packing format and order quantity. |
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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. |
Pineapple Pieces Size & Application Guide
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Buyer Need |
Recommended Product Form |
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Smoothie / beverage |
Chunks or pieces, 20×20mm / 20×25mm, with Brix and acidity matched to formula. |
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Yogurt / dairy topping |
Dices 10×10mm / 15×15mm, with uniform cut and controlled surface ice. |
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Bakery / dessert |
Pieces, chunks or tidbits with color, texture and broken piece tolerance discussed. |
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Retail frozen fruit bag |
Uniform chunks or dices with private label packing and carton mark support. |
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Foodservice bulk use |
1×10kg carton pieces or chunks for distributors and central kitchens. |
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Industrial processing |
Irregular pieces, tidbits or lower-cost grade for fruit preparation, sauce and puree. |
Core / Peel / Eye Residue Control
For frozen pineapple pieces, we control peel residue, core residue, pineapple eyes, brown spots, fibrous pieces and foreign matter before IQF freezing and packing. These points affect mouthfeel, visual grade, processing yield and downstream complaint risk.
We control hard core residue through coring and trimming inspection.
We inspect peel and pineapple eyes before final packing.
We sort serious brown spots and overripe translucent pieces according to specification.
Free-Flowing IQF & Clumping Control
Pineapple has high moisture and sugar content, so surface ice and clumping control are important for bulk, retail and foodservice buyers. We manage drainage, IQF freezing, broken piece sorting and cold-chain handling to support free-flowing condition.
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Buyer Risk |
Control Point |
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Pieces clump together |
IQF freezing and cold-chain control. |
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Too much surface ice |
Drainage control before freezing. |
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Soft or crushed pieces |
Maturity and texture control. |
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Core residue |
Coring and trimming inspection. |
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Peel / eye residue |
Peeling and visual sorting. |
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Brown or translucent pieces |
Maturity and color sorting. |
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Excess juice after processing |
Raw material and freezing control. |
Brix and Variety Matching
We discuss MD2, Queen, Cayenne or available seasonal lots according to sweetness, fiber, color, acidity, texture and aroma requirements.
Pieces, Chunks and Dices
Pineapple pieces and chunks are more suitable for visible fruit texture in beverages, desserts and foodservice, while smaller dices are better for dairy topping and retail fruit mixes.
Processing Flow
We check variety, maturity, color and raw material condition.
We select suitable pineapple by Brix, color, acidity and texture.
We wash raw pineapples before peeling and cutting.
We remove outer peel and inspect residue.
We remove hard core according to specification.
We trim pineapple eyes, brown spots and unsuitable pieces.
We cut into pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits or slices.
We reduce excess surface juice and moisture before freezing.
We freeze pieces individually for free-flowing condition.
We inspect broken pieces, clumps and color defects.
We complete metal detection before packing.
We pack bulk, foodservice, retail or private label formats.
We store finished goods at -18°C or below.
We prepare frozen loading under cold-chain control.
Quality Control Focus
We match variety, maturity and texture to the target application.
We discuss Brix and acidity according to variety, crop season and buyer specification.
We sort serious brown or translucent pieces before packing.
We prepare pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits and slices according to order.
We remove hard core and inspect residue before freezing.
We control peel, pineapple eyes and visible defects through trimming and sorting.
We control fibrous and overripe pieces by variety, maturity and visual sorting.
We control drainage, IQF freezing and cold-chain temperature.
We inspect foreign matter and complete metal detection before shipment.
For pineapple pieces, chunks, dices or tidbits
We can discuss Brix, cut type, residue tolerance, packing, MOQ, documents and loading plan before quotation.
Packaging Options
1×10kg carton for importers, distributors and industrial processors.
4×2.5kg carton or foodservice inner bag format if required.
300g, 400g, 500g, 1kg bag or market-specific retail format.
Pallet or tote packing can be discussed for industrial projects.
Private label bag and carton mark support according to artwork and order plan.
Mixed loading can be discussed with other frozen fruits, vegetables or mushrooms.
Applications by Product Form
We recommend chunks or pieces with Brix, acidity and color matched to formula requirements.
We support dices such as 10×10mm or 15×15mm with controlled surface ice.
We match pieces, chunks or tidbits according to fruit visibility and processing needs.
We support clean pieces, dices or tidbits with color and residue control.
We can discuss smaller pieces, dices or tidbits for fruit preparation and filling.
We support uniform chunks or dices, retail bag weight, private label packing and carton marks.
We prepare 1×10kg carton pieces or chunks for distributors and central kitchens.
We match pieces, tidbits or lower-cost grade to processing yield and formula cost.
Document Support
Traceability & Batch Control
We keep batch records from raw pineapple receiving to peeling, coring, trimming, cutting, freezing, packing and loading. Specification sheet, COA, carton mark and loading record can be matched according to order requirements.
IQF Frozen Pineapple Pieces Processing Video
This video can be used to review pineapple washing, peeling, coring, trimming, cutting, IQF freezing, packing and quality control. For bulk orders, we can provide specification sheet, COA, loading photos and inspection support according to order requirements.
Why Choose GreenLand Food
We discuss MD2, Queen, Cayenne or buyer-required lots according to application.
We support pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits and slices for different processing needs.
We improve cleanliness before packing through coring, trimming and sorting.
We reduce clumping and excessive surface ice through drainage and cold-chain control.
We support specification sheet, COA, certificates, loading photos and inspection support.
FAQ
1. What size can you supply for IQF frozen pineapple pieces?
We can supply irregular pieces, chunks such as 20×20mm, 20×25mm and 25×25mm, or customized sizes according to buyer requirement.
2. Can you supply pineapple chunks, dices, tidbits and slices?
Yes. We support pineapple pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits, slices and rings according to application, packing format and order plan.
3. What Brix range can you provide for frozen pineapple?
Brix is normally 10-13° or according to variety, crop season and buyer requirement. Higher Brix lots can be discussed according to application.
4. What pineapple varieties can you supply, such as MD2, Queen or Cayenne?
We can discuss MD2, Queen, Cayenne or other available lots according to seasonal supply, Brix, color, fiber and acidity requirements.
5. How do you control core residue, peel residue and pineapple eyes?
We use peeling, coring, eye trimming, visual sorting and final inspection before IQF freezing and packing. Residue tolerance can be confirmed in the specification sheet.
6. How do you reduce clumping and excessive surface ice?
We control drainage before freezing, IQF freezing condition, post-freezing sorting and cold-chain temperature. Finished products should be stored at -18°C or below.
7. Can you support bulk, foodservice and private label packing?
Yes. We support 1×10kg carton, 4×2.5kg carton, retail bags, pallet, tote and private label packing according to order plan.
8. 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.
9. Which pineapple form is better for beverage, dairy or retail packs?
Pieces and chunks work well for beverage, dessert and foodservice applications. Dices are better for yogurt, dairy topping and retail fruit mixes, while tidbits can fit fruit preparation and industrial use.
10. Can you control brown spots, translucent pieces and fibrous pieces?
Yes. We control these defects through raw material maturity selection, trimming, color sorting and final inspection according to the confirmed specification.
11. What is the shelf life and storage condition?
Shelf life is usually 24 months when stored at -18°C or below. We prepare frozen sea shipment under cold-chain control.
12. Can you support mixed container loading?
Yes. Mixed container loading can be discussed with other frozen fruits, vegetables or mushrooms according to MOQ, packing plan and shipment schedule.
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Technical specification · reference schedule
Frozen Pineapple Pieces
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.
01 / Physical & Sensory
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Cut Size | 20 × 20 / 20 × 25 / 25 × 25 mmTDS reference | Frozen sample; caliper or cut gauge. Selected form and grade must match this TDS reference. Applies to: IQF chunks. |
| Pineapple Variety | MD2 / Queen / Cayenne or according to seasonal supply and buyer requirement.Published reference | Check raw-material identity and variety/source declaration against the ordered programme. |
| Related form options | Pieces, chunks, dices, tidbits, slices or rings.Published reference | The selected form shown above governs this schedule. Other published forms require their own cut, process and acceptance specification. |
| Origin | Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi or confirmed origin according to order plan.Published reference | Reconcile source declaration, intake lot and shipment documents. |
| Color | Natural yellow pineapple color, with brown or translucent pieces controlled by sorting.Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Texture | Typical pineapple texture, with fibrous and overripe pieces controlled according to specification.Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Piece Size | Irregular or semi-regular pieces according to buyer requirement.Published reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Dimensional inspection basis | Confirm all required axes of the nominal cut and the in-size fraction; specify how irregular edges and fines are classified. | Measure length, width and thickness on the frozen sample; report count- or mass-based in-size percentage. |
02 / Physicochemical & Residue Controls
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Brix | Normally 10-13° or according to variety, crop season and buyer requirement. Higher Brix lots can be discussed by application.Published reference | Measure representative prepared sample with a temperature-compensated refractometer. |
| Acidity | According to variety and buyer specification if required.Published reference | Use calibrated pH meter or titration on the stated sample preparation. |
| Core Residue Control | Coring and trimming inspection to reduce hard core residue.Published reference | Use a validated analytical method for this matrix; report sample basis, unit, preparation and lot result. |
| Peel / Eye Residue Control | Peeling, eye trimming and visual sorting before freezing and packing.Published reference | Use a validated analytical method for this matrix; report sample basis, unit, preparation and lot result. |
| 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. |
03 / Microbiological Criteria
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Yeast & mould enumeration | Select separate yeast and mould criteria for the ordered grade and process; assess storage stability with the applicable product data. Codex | Report yeast and mould separately in CFU/g using validated matrix-specific methods. |
| 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. |
04 / Freezing & Cold Chain
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pineapple 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. |
05 / Pack Size & Shelf Life
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 1 × 10 kg carton, 4 × 2.5 kg carton, 300 g / 400 g / 500 g / 1 kg retail bag, private label packing, pallet or tote if required.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. |
06 / Process Controls
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Method | Peeled, cored, trimmed, cut, IQF 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 | Declare peeled and cored state; evaluate core residue and fruit maturity before dicing. | 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. |
07 / Ingredients, Additives & Allergens
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Ingredient statement | pineapple as the main raw material; exact ingredient and additive declaration pending selected SKU | Compare approved formula, product label and supplier bill of materials. Published product statement; verify final commercial formula. |
| 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. |
08 / Defects & Foreign Matter
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Spot Control | Raw material maturity sorting and final inspection to remove serious brown spots.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Broken Piece Control | Cutting, IQF handling and post-freezing sorting according to agreed tolerance.Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Clumping Control | Drainage, IQF freezing and cold-chain temperature control.Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. |
| Foreign Matter Control | Sorting, visual inspection and metal detection before packing.Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Intrinsic defect classification | Peel/eyes, hard core, brown/translucent tissue, coarse fibre and irregular cuts. | 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. |
09 / Packaging Materials & Label
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
10 / Detection & Traceability
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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