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Technical Parameters
GreenLand-food supplies IQF frozen sea buckthorn berries for global B2B buyers who need a tart, orange-yellow frozen fruit ingredient for beverage, puree, jam, sauce, yogurt, bakery, dessert and functional food applications. We prepare whole sea buckthorn berries from clean, sound and properly ripened fruit, then freeze them quickly to help maintain berry identity and a usable free-flowing condition.
For each export order, we help your purchasing team confirm berry size, Brix range, grade, packing format, document requirements, cold-chain plan and mixed-container possibility before shipment. This makes the page useful for importers, frozen fruit distributors, beverage factories, puree processors, dairy ingredient users, foodservice buyers and private label frozen fruit brands.
Whole frozen berry appearance for quick first-screen product confirmation.
Sea buckthorn berries are small, juice-rich and naturally acidic. Poor handling, weak freezing control or loose shipment standards can create problems during industrial use. We connect each order risk with a practical control point and a confirmation item for the buyer.
| Buyer Concern | Product / Order Risk | GreenLand-food Control | Buyer Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unstable berry size | Different berry sizes may affect blending ratio, puree yield or visual fruit identity. | We confirm size range such as 4-8 mm, 8-10 mm or >10 mm by crop and order requirement. | Clearer specification for quotation, sampling and repeat orders. |
| Broken berries and juice leakage | Small juice-rich berries can break during rough handling or poor freezing. | We check raw material condition, sorting result and IQF frozen condition before packing. | Better berry integrity and lower risk of excessive juice leakage. |
| Clumping or ice crystals | Temperature fluctuation can cause frozen blocks, drip loss and difficult dosing. | We keep product frozen at -18°C or below and review frozen container loading plan. | More stable free-flowing IQF condition for industrial portion control. |
| Document mismatch | Missing COA, packing details or batch records may delay buyer QA approval. | We prepare specification, COA, packing list, invoice and traceability records by order requirement. | Stronger import clearance and buyer quality-file support. |
We supply whole frozen sea buckthorn berries for buyers who need visible berry identity, natural orange-yellow color and a tart fruit profile for further processing.
Common size discussions may include 4-8 mm, 8-10 mm and >10 mm. Final size should be confirmed by crop, variety, sample and buyer specification.
If the buyer needs puree, fruit preparation or blended frozen fruit orders, we review the target application, packing and mixed-container plan before quotation.
Whole berry form helps buyers confirm fruit identity, color and frozen surface before sample approval.
Buyers can review whether the frozen berry appearance, color and whole-fruit condition match the intended ingredient use before confirming samples or bulk orders.
We match Frozen Buckthorn Berries to your processing or packing line. Product form to confirm: Whole sea-buckthorn berries. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage Base Processing | whole | acidity, seed separation and pulp-juice recovery |
| Jam & Fruit Spreads | whole | Brix-acidity balance, seed or stem control and cooked gel behavior |
| Sorbet and fruit ice bases | whole | refined pulp consistency, sugar-acid balance and seed or fiber control |
| Dairy fruit preparations | whole | particle size, color bleed and prepared-fruit texture |
| Confectionery Fruit Preparation | whole | refining behavior, acidity and filling color |
| Further Ingredient Processing | whole | seed-pulp fraction, acidity 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 & SpecificationA sea buckthorn berry quotation should not rely only on origin and shape. The following parameters help your team compare offers, approve samples, prepare QA files and repeat the same order standard.
| Product Name | IQF Frozen Sea Buckthorn Berries |
| Market Terms | Frozen sea buckthorn berries, IQF sea buckthorn berries, bulk frozen sea buckthorn berries |
| Botanical Name | Hippophae rhamnoides |
| Ingredient | 100% sea buckthorn berries |
| Origin / Export | China origin, packed and exported according to confirmed order plan |
| Grade | Grade A; industrial grade available on request |
| Style / Form | Whole berries, individually quick frozen |
| Size | 4-8 mm / 8-10 mm / >10 mm, or confirmed by crop, sample and order requirement |
| Color | Natural orange to orange-yellow |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical tart, acidic and fruity sea buckthorn flavor; free from abnormal odor |
| Brix / Acidity | Confirmed by crop, variety and COA; indicative range can be discussed before sampling |
| Processing Method | Raw material inspection, cleaning, sorting, IQF freezing, final inspection, packing and frozen storage |
| Packing Options | 1x10 kg/carton, 1x25 kg/carton, bulk pack, retail bag and private label packing on request |
| MOQ | 1x20'FCL; mixed container available according to product combination and order plan |
| Shelf Life | 24 months at -18°C or below |
| Storage Temperature | Keep frozen at -18°C or below; avoid repeated thawing and refreezing |
| Certificates / Document Support | BRC, HACCP, ISO, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA and ECO CERT as available by order, factory status and target market |
| Documents Available | Specification, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, phytosanitary certificate if required, microbiological report, pesticide residue report and third-party test report on request |
| Applications | Juice blends, smoothies, puree, jam, sauce, yogurt preparation, bakery filling, desserts and functional food ingredient applications |
| OEM / Private Label | Retail bag, label language, barcode, carton marks and artwork review by buyer requirement |
Size should be discussed by crop, sample and buyer application. A size-reference image helps purchasing teams confirm whether the product is suitable for juice, puree, smoothie or fruit preparation use.
Size and appearance confirmation supports a clearer procurement specification.
Whole sea buckthorn berries. We confirm the final cut, processing method and packing against your order specification.
We prepare Frozen Buckthorn Berries 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.
Sea buckthorn berries are smaller and more delicate than many frozen berries. We check berry condition and broken rate so the product fits beverage, puree and fruit preparation use.
The product has a typical acidic sea buckthorn profile. We confirm Brix and sensory requirements by crop, variety and buyer application instead of making a fixed unsupported claim.
A stable IQF condition helps factories weigh, dose, blend and process frozen sea buckthorn berries without handling large frozen blocks.
We keep the product frozen at -18°C or below and arrange frozen container loading to reduce the risk of thawing, refreezing, clumping and drip loss.
Frozen sea buckthorn for juice can provide a strong tart profile and bright fruit color for juice blends, beverage bases and cold-pressed concepts. Buyers should confirm Brix, acidity and residue requirements for the target formula.
Frozen sea buckthorn for smoothie use can be blended with mango, pineapple, banana or berries. We help confirm berry size, free-flowing condition and packing format for portion control.
For sea buckthorn puree, jam, fruit sauce and filling production, buyers often focus on fruit color, acidity, foreign matter control and traceable batch documents.
For yogurt fruit preparation, fermented milk, ice cream and dairy flavor bases, we suggest confirming Brix, microbiological requirements, packing and processing tolerance before order approval.
Frozen sea buckthorn berries can be further processed into tart fillings, toppings, mousse, sorbet and dessert applications. Buyers should confirm whether whole berry identity or crushed fruit use is required.
Sea buckthorn berries are used as a nutrient-rich fruit ingredient containing vitamins, carotenoids, polyphenols and fatty acids. We keep this as an ingredient description and do not make medical or disease-related claims.
Frozen sea buckthorn berries for juice, smoothie, puree, sauce and dairy preparation planning.
For beverage, puree, sauce and dairy preparation orders, buyers should confirm berry condition, acidity, Brix, packing and document needs together with the intended processing method.
For procurement, your team needs judgeable quality points beyond flavor and appearance. GreenLand-food helps confirm the following items before quotation, sampling or shipment.
For each export order, we connect quality control with the actual risk points of frozen sea buckthorn berries: berry damage, color loss, clumping, foreign matter, document gaps and cold-chain fluctuation.
| Process Stage | Control Action | Buyer Value |
|---|---|---|
| Raw material selection | We inspect maturity, color, defect level and raw material condition. | More stable orange-yellow color and tart fruit profile. |
| Cleaning and sorting | We remove leaves, stems, damaged berries and visible foreign material. | Lower impurity risk for beverage and puree processing. |
| IQF freezing | We control quick freezing and frozen condition to reduce serious clumping. | Easier weighing, dosing and industrial handling. |
| Final inspection | We review berry condition, broken pieces, color and visible defects. | Clearer batch approval before shipment. |
| Metal detection | We arrange metal detection according to production and order requirements. | Foreign material control for buyer QA files. |
| Packing and sealing | We check inner bag, carton strength, net weight and carton marks. | Lower risk of leakage, underweight cartons and warehouse confusion. |
| Frozen storage and loading | We keep frozen storage at -18°C or below and review reefer loading. | Better cold-chain stability during export delivery. |
Packaging should match the buyer channel, not only the product weight. We confirm net weight, inner bag, carton strength, carton marks, pallet requirement, barcode, label language and destination-port needs before shipment.
Common export packing includes 1x10 kg/carton and 1x25 kg/carton for factories, processors and distributors.
We review retail bag size, artwork, barcode, label language and carton marks according to the target market.
Mixed container loading with other frozen fruits may be available depending on product combination, packing and shipment schedule.
Export documents help buyers handle import clearance, internal QA approval and repeat-order control. We prepare document support according to the order, destination market and agreed specification.
This image belongs with the document module because certificates and reports are part of import clearance, QA files and repeat-order control. Final availability should be confirmed by order, market and factory status.
Certificate and document support image for relevant certificates, COA and test reports by order requirement.
Frozen sea buckthorn berries should be stored and shipped at -18°C or below. We review packing format, carton quantity, pallet requirement, mixed-container plan, destination port and shipment document needs before loading. Repeated thawing and refreezing should be avoided because it may cause clumping, ice crystals, drip loss and lower handling stability at the buyer's factory.
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We pay attention to free-flowing condition, berry integrity, clumping risk and cold-chain handling before shipment.
We confirm size, Brix, grade, carton weight, private label details and mixed-container plans by order requirement.
We prepare specification, COA, packing list, invoice and related reports according to order and market needs.
Each batch can be connected with raw material, processing, packing, frozen storage and shipment records.
They are commonly used in juice blends, smoothies, purees, jams, sauces, yogurt preparations, bakery fillings, desserts and functional food ingredient applications.
Yes. The berries are individually quick frozen to help maintain a free-flowing condition and make them easier for industrial processing and portion control.
Common size ranges may include 4-8 mm, 8-10 mm and >10 mm. Final specification should be confirmed according to crop, variety, sample and order requirement.
Brix and acidity can vary by crop and variety. We can confirm available batch data, COA details or sample testing according to the buyer's requirement.
The normal shelf life is 24 months when the product is stored at -18°C or below and protected from repeated thawing and refreezing.
Yes. Common export packing includes 1x10 kg/carton and 1x25 kg/carton. Other bulk packing can be discussed according to order plan.
Private label retail bags, label language, barcode, carton marks and artwork review can be discussed according to the destination market and order quantity.
Mixed container loading may be available depending on product combination, packing format, loading quantity and shipment schedule.
We can provide product specification, packing list, commercial invoice, COA and other documents according to order and market requirements.
Testing support can be discussed according to buyer specification, destination market requirements and order agreement.
We check raw material condition, sorting, foreign matter control, IQF freezing condition, packaging, metal detection, frozen storage and batch traceability before shipment.
Please send product form, size range, Brix or acidity requirement, packing, quantity, destination port, application, document request and target shipment schedule.
To receive a practical quotation, please send the details below. GreenLand-food will review the specification, packing and shipment plan before confirming supply feasibility.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 4–8 / 8–10 / >10 mmTDS reference | Frozen sample; caliper or cut gauge. Selected form and grade must match this TDS reference. Applies to: IQF whole. |
| Botanical Name | Hippophae rhamnoidesPublished reference | Check raw-material identity and variety/source declaration against the ordered programme. |
| Grade | Grade A; industrial grade available on requestPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Style / Form | Whole berries, individually quick frozenPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Size | 4-8 mm / 8-10 mm / >10 mm, or confirmed by crop, sample and order requirementPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Color | Natural orange to orange-yellowPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical tart, acidic and fruity sea buckthorn flavor; free from abnormal odorPublished 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. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Brix / Acidity | Confirmed by crop, variety and COA; indicative range can be discussed before samplingPublished reference | Measure representative prepared sample with a temperature-compensated refractometer. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 Sea Buckthorn frozen formats. |
| Storage Temperature | Keep frozen at -18°C or below; avoid repeated thawing and refreezingPublished reference | Probe the product thermal centre after stabilization; retain cold-chain records. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Packing Options | 1 × 10 kg/carton, 1 × 25 kg/carton, bulk pack, retail bag and private label packing on requestPublished reference | Check approved pack drawing, calibrated scale and production records. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months at -18°C or belowPublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Method | Raw material inspection, cleaning, sorting, IQF freezing, final inspection, packing and frozen storagePublished 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 whole berries versus pulp and the seed declaration; inspect thorn and stem removal. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | 100% sea buckthorn berriesPublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic defect classification | Stems/leaves/thorns, immature fruit, damaged berries and rancid/off notes. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OEM / Private Label | Retail bag, label language, barcode, carton marks and artwork review by buyer requirementPublished reference | Approve artwork and food-contact declaration for the destination market. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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