Frozen Strawberries Sliced

Frozen strawberry pieces shown in the image; exact slice thickness is agreed in the order specification.

Specify sliced strawberries by thickness, not only by name

"Frozen strawberry slices" can mean thin topping slices, thicker bakery slices or mixed pieces. We make the cut specification explicit: the standard commercial directions are 6 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm thickness. A 5–15 mm project-specific thickness can be discussed against the intended application and approved sample.

We supply IQF free-flowing slices made from ripe, stemmed strawberries. Whole berries, halves, diced strawberries, bits and puree are related products, but they are not substituted for a sliced specification without your approval.

Frozen strawberries alongside a gauge; we use dimensional references when confirming the raw material and cut programme.

Product forms and cut options

Our main supply item is IQF strawberry slices. Standard slice directions are 6 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm thickness. We can discuss a buyer-defined range, but we first review whether the requested thickness is appropriate for the berry size, target breakage level and final application.

Whole 15–25 mm, whole 25–35 mm, halves, 10 × 10 mm diced, bits/crumbles and puree are separate formats. Use slices for visible fruit layers, toppings, bakery and dessert applications; select diced or crumbles when a uniform small particle is more important than a slice profile.

Raw-material condition before cutting

We check the incoming strawberry lot for maturity, red colour, visible damage, decay, off-odour and foreign material before it enters the slicing programme. Whole berry dimensions guide the practical slice direction: a small berry may not deliver the same visible slice profile as a larger berry at the same nominal thickness.

We use an approved reference sample to align fruit condition and slice appearance before the commercial lot. This is especially useful for bakery topping and dessert projects in which the berry cross-section remains visible after thawing or heating.

IQF whole strawberries in a lined bulk bag with a caliper; the image supports raw-material size review before selecting a slice programme.

Fine pieces, defects and grade acceptance

For a 10 mm slice programme, we can use the following commercial reference points: pieces below 5 mm ≤5% by weight, 10–20 mm oversize pieces ≤5%, and pieces above 20 mm absent. These figures are a practical starting direction, not a substitute for your approved sample.

For Grade A, we agree the tolerances for broken or damaged slices, white/underripe pieces, dark or brown discoloration, soft fruit, cap stems, plant debris and mould/decay before production. We state the sampling basis, whether the defect is counted by weight or count, and the acceptance rule in the product specification.

Frozen strawberry cross-sections shown for visual texture reference; this image is not a substitute for a buyer-approved slice sample.

Strawberries passing through a water-washing drum; the image supports washing and raw-material handling, not a specific slice batch.

Processing flow for sliced IQF strawberries

We receive fruit by defined lot, check maturity and condition, remove stems and unsuitable material, wash, slice to the approved thickness, drain surface water and freeze the pieces individually. Frozen-state inspection then focuses on free flow, slice condition, frost, colour, foreign matter and the agreed fine-piece limit.

We weigh and pack the frozen slices into the approved inner bag and export carton. Lot coding then links raw-material, processing, packing, frozen storage and shipment records. We do not use blanching as standard wording for ordinary IQF strawberry slices.

Factory checkpoints that matter to a sliced product

We check raw material for ripeness, decay, foreign matter and visual defect before slicing. During cutting, we verify the approved thickness and avoid mixing a diced or crumble programme into a sliced order. Before packing, we review frozen free-flow condition, frost, clumps, visible defect, net weight, seal condition and carton marking.

For a buyer's incoming-inspection file, we can coordinate the product specification, COA, microbiology report, pesticide-residue report, heavy-metal report, certificate copies, packing list, commercial invoice and traceability information according to the approved order and destination requirement.

Frozen strawberry production-flow graphic showing raw material, stemming, washing, draining, sorting, weighing, bag sealing and cold storage.

Company certificate display wall; it supports corporate compliance review and is not a strawberry-batch COA.

Certificates, documents and traceability

We provide product-specific and shipment-specific documents separately from corporate certificates. The product specification defines the slice, grade, pack and acceptance direction. The COA reports results for the identified batch. Invoice, packing list and transport documents support import clearance and receiving checks.

Where your programme requires a named certificate, laboratory report, allergen statement, organic-project document or customer format, include it in the inquiry. We confirm the document scope against the exact facility, product, destination and order agreement rather than using a generic badge as a product claim.

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Frozen storage and reefer shipment

We hold and transport the product at −18°C or below. We plan the shipment against the agreed carton, pallet and destination requirement. A 40-foot reefer normally carries about 23–25 MT, depending on the package and pallet configuration; we state the planned net load on the proforma invoice instead of using one fixed capacity for every order.

We review container cleanliness, odour risk, reefer set point, carton condition, seal data and document requirements before dispatch. Avoiding repeated thawing and refreezing remains essential to protect the IQF free-flow condition, reduce frost and limit texture damage in transit.

General frozen-storage image showing a −18°C cold-chain setting before export; it does not identify a specific strawberry lot.