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Frozen Carrot Dices

GreenLand Food supplies IQF frozen carrot dices, carrot cubes, strips, cuts, crinkle cuts and whole carrot options for mixed vegetables, ready meals, soups, fried rice, baby food, HoReCa, retail packs and industrial food processing. We prepare fresh carrots through selection, washing, peeling, trimming, cutting, blanching, cooling, IQF freezing and export packing. Standard diced size includes 10×10mm, with 6×6mm, 12×12mm or customized sizes available according to buyer requirements. We help your purchasing team confirm dice size, cut shape, color, blanching requirement, free-flowing IQF condition, packaging and document support before order confirmation.

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Product Description

IQF frozen carrot dices supplier

 

GreenLand Food supplies IQF frozen carrot dices, carrot cubes, strips, cuts, crinkle cuts and whole carrot options for mixed vegetables, ready meals, soups, fried rice, baby food, HoReCa, retail packs and industrial food processing. We prepare fresh carrots through selection, washing, peeling, trimming, cutting, blanching, cooling, IQF freezing and export packing.

Standard diced size includes 10×10mm, with 6×6mm, 12×12mm or customized sizes available according to buyer requirements. We help your purchasing team confirm dice size, cut shape, color, blanching requirement, free-flowing IQF condition, packaging and document support before order confirmation.

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Specification

Product Name

IQF Frozen Carrot Dices

Ingredient

100% carrot

Product Forms

Dices, cubes, cuts, crinkle cuts, strips, slices and whole carrots

Origin

Fujian / China, according to crop and order plan

Season

June to next March

Processing Type

IQF frozen

Dice Size

6×6mm, 10×10mm, 12×12mm or customized

Strip Size

4×4×30-50mm or customized

Cut Size

Length 30-50mm, thickness 6-8mm or customized

Crinkle Cut

Customized length and thickness

Processing Method

Selection, washing, peeling, trimming, cutting, blanching, cooling, IQF freezing, metal detection and packing

Color

Natural bright orange

Flavor & Odor

Typical carrot flavor, free from off-flavor

Texture

Firm and tender after cooking, not seriously fibrous

Additives

No artificial color, no preservatives

Grade

Grade A / foodservice grade / processing grade according to application

Defect Control

Skin residue, black spots, green top, root hair, fiber, over-soft pieces, broken pieces and foreign material controlled

Packaging

1×10kg/ctn, 2.5kg×4/ctn, 5kg×2/ctn, 400g×20/ctn, 500g×20/ctn, 1kg×10/ctn

Storage

Keep frozen at -18°C or below

Shelf Life

24 months under proper frozen storage

MOQ

12 tons, mixed container negotiable according to product form and packing format

Delivery

Frozen container shipment by sea

Certificates

HACCP, ISO, KOSHER, FDA, ECO CERT, BRC support according to buyer requirement

Documents

Specification, COA, microbiological test, pesticide residue test, heavy metal test and peroxidase-negative result if required

Applications

Mixed vegetables, ready meals, soups, fried rice, baby food, HoReCa, retail packs and industrial processing

Export Markets

USA, Canada, Europe, Israel and other markets according to order records and destination requirements

Need carrot dices for mixed vegetables or ready meals?
Send us your required carrot form, dice size, packing, quantity, destination port and application. We can provide quotation, specification sheet and available crop information.

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Available Frozen Carrot Forms for Different Buyers

Product Form

Suggested Specification

Suitable Buyers

IQF Carrot Dices

6×6mm, 10×10mm, 12×12mm

Mixed vegetables, ready meals, baby food and industrial processing

IQF Carrot Cubes

10×10mm or customized

Soups, stews, fried rice and frozen meal kits

Carrot Strips

4×4×30-50mm

Stir-fry mixes, meal kits and foodservice

Carrot Cuts

Length 30-50mm, thickness 6-8mm

Soup packs, side dishes and retail frozen packs

Crinkle Cut Carrots

Customized

Retail packs, foodservice and children's meals

Whole / Mini Carrot Option

Customized

Foodservice and premium vegetable blends

IQF carrot dices for mixed vegetables and ready meals

 

Core ingredient for mixed vegetables

We supply stable carrot dice sizes for vegetable blends, ready meal factories and frozen rice or grain bowl producers. Uniform dice size, bright orange color and free-flowing IQF condition help buyers keep blend ratio, appearance and dosing stable.

 

Consistent size for industrial input

We help buyers confirm 6×6mm, 10×10mm, 12×12mm or customized carrot dice before production. Cut tolerance, broken piece control and clumping control are reviewed according to the target application.

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IQF Carrot Dices, Strips, Cuts and Crinkle Cuts: How to Choose

Type

Feature

Best For

IQF Carrot Dices

Regular small dice for formula input.

Mixed vegetables, ready meals and baby food

Carrot Cubes

Stronger visible piece identity and stable appearance.

Soups, stews and fried rice

Carrot Strips

Long-strip appearance for vegetable mixes.

Stir-fry mixes and meal kits

Carrot Cuts

Larger cuts for visible vegetable applications.

Soup packs and side dishes

Crinkle Cuts

Retail-friendly visual shape.

Retail packs, children's meals and foodservice

Whole / Mini Carrots

Premium presentation format.

Premium packs and catering

From Fresh Carrots to IQF Frozen Carrot Dices

We prepare Frozen Carrot Dices 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.

IQF Carrot Cuts Production Process; twelve typical production and handling stages, with captioned site references and clearly marked process illustrations.
Typical process flow. Final processing and step order follow the confirmed specification. Site photos show the captioned subjects and may illustrate a representative form; process illustrations show typical operations. Storage and loading photos are generic frozen-food references.

Production and handling stages

  1. Raw Material InspectionWe check identity, condition and the agreed raw-material criteria.
  2. Initial SortingWe remove visible defects and unsuitable material.
  3. WashingWe follow the confirmed cleaning and water-control route.
  4. Peeling & CuttingWe prepare the agreed cut form and remove the specified inedible parts.
  5. BlanchingWe apply the agreed heat-treatment program.
  6. Cooling & DrainingWe cool after heat treatment and remove excess surface water.
  7. IQF FreezingWe quick freeze prepared pieces and review separation.
  8. Frozen Product InspectionWe review the agreed defects, form, separation and frozen condition.
  9. Weighing, Packing & Metal ControlWe check net weight, pack integrity and agreed metal controls.
  10. Batch Review & ReleaseWe match lot identity and records to the agreed release checks.
  11. Frozen StorageWe maintain the agreed frozen-storage conditions and lot identity.
  12. Reefer LoadingWe review cartons, lot records and refrigerated shipment arrangements.

From Fresh Carrots to IQF Frozen Carrot Dices

1. Raw Material Selection

We select mature fresh carrots with stable color and remove material with obvious decay, black spots or mechanical damage.

2. Washing and Soil Removal

We wash surface soil and field impurities before peeling and trimming.

3. Peeling and Trimming

We remove peel, green tops, root hair, black spots and unsuitable parts.

4. Cutting and Size Control

We cut carrots into 6×6mm, 10×10mm, 12×12mm, strips, cuts or crinkle cuts according to order specification.

5. Blanching

We blanch carrot dices to support orange color, texture and frozen shelf-life performance.

6. Cooling and Draining

We cool and drain to reduce surface water, ice crystals and clumping risk.

7. IQF Freezing

We freeze carrot dices individually to keep a free-flowing condition for weighing, packing and industrial input.

8. Metal Detection and Final Inspection

We complete metal detection, size checks and finished product inspection before packing.

9. Packing and Frozen Storage

We pack by batch, mark cartons and keep frozen storage at -18°C or below before loading.

Blanching, Orange Color and Texture Control

Carrot dices are usually blanched before IQF freezing to help stabilize color, texture and frozen storage performance. Proper blanching helps maintain natural bright orange color and reduces quality changes caused by enzyme activity.

Cooling and draining after blanching are important to reduce surface water, ice crystals and clumping. Buyers can confirm peroxidase-negative testing if required for strict food manufacturing or retail programs. Variety, maturity and crop season can influence carrot color and sweetness, so sample confirmation is recommended before bulk orders.

Quality Points Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering Frozen Carrot Dices

Check Point

Why It Matters

Dice size consistency

It affects mixed vegetables, ready meals, baby food and industrial dosing.

Natural bright orange color

Color affects retail appearance, vegetable blend appearance and grade.

Maturity level

Maturity affects sweetness, color, fiber and texture.

Firm texture after cooking

Too soft or too hard texture affects final product performance.

Fiber control

Strong fiber affects baby food, soups and ready meal texture.

Skin residue

Incomplete peeling affects appearance and buyer acceptance.

Green top control

Green tops affect color, grade and final product appearance.

Black spots / decay

These defects can create food safety risk and customer complaints.

Broken pieces

Too many broken pieces affect packing appearance and vegetable blend ratio.

Free-flowing IQF condition

Good separation supports weighing, repacking and continuous production.

Clumping / ice crystals

Clumping and ice crystals affect net weight review and use convenience.

Foreign material

Soil, root hair, peel, stones, metal and other foreign material must be controlled.

Microbiological control

Food factories and retail buyers require microbiological control support.

Pesticide residue

EU, USA, Japan and other markets may request residue testing.

Peroxidase-negative result

It can be used as a verification point for sufficient blanching when required.

Main Applications of IQF Frozen Carrot Dices

Applications & Quality Requirements

We match Frozen Carrot Dices to your processing or packing line. Product form to confirm: Dice. Tell us the intended use and target texture so we can review the relevant size, grade, preparation and packing requirements before quotation.

Frozen Carrot Dices applications and quality requirements: Fried rice vegetable dosing, Carrot soup and puree, Vegetable dumpling fillings
Application illustrations. Product form, preparation and suitability follow the confirmed specification. Open the overview to inspect the image.
Fried rice vegetable dosing application illustration for Frozen Carrot

Fried rice vegetable dosing

For: Ready-meal and vegetable-blend buyers

Form: dice

We review dice for your fried rice vegetable dosing programme. Confirm dosing accuracy, cut distribution and reheating texture in fried rice vegetable dosing. Larger declared inputs require controlled tempering, trimming and cutting, or cooking and blending as appropriate, before they meet the ideal form; assess preparation yield and discard losses.

Carrot soup and puree application illustration for Frozen Carrot

Carrot soup and puree

For: Ingredient buyers at food-processing plants

Form: dice

We review dice for your carrot soup and puree programme. Confirm cooked solids, refining losses and finished-base smoothness in carrot soup and puree. Larger declared inputs require controlled tempering, trimming and cutting, or cooking and blending as appropriate, before they meet the ideal form; assess preparation yield and discard losses. Your team prepares the required cut or refined component before this application.

Vegetable dumpling fillings application illustration for Frozen Carrot

Vegetable dumpling fillings

For: Prepared-food and bakery ingredient buyers

Form: dice

We review dice for your vegetable dumpling fillings programme. Confirm cooked-drained yield, particle distribution and binding moisture in vegetable dumpling fillings. Larger declared inputs require controlled tempering, trimming and cutting, or cooking and blending as appropriate, before they meet the ideal form; assess preparation yield and discard losses. Trial the cooking and drainage step, usable ingredient yield, particle distribution and moisture balance in the finished filling or dough. Your team prepares the required cut or refined component before this application.

Match the Application with the Purchasing Specification

ApplicationSelected formQuality points to confirm
Fried rice vegetable dosingdicedosing accuracy, cut distribution and reheating texture in fried rice vegetable dosing
Carrot soup and pureedicecooked solids, refining losses and finished-base smoothness in carrot soup and puree
Vegetable dumpling fillingsdicecooked-drained yield, particle distribution and binding moisture in vegetable dumpling fillings

Quality, Packing & Export Support

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

Application

Recommended Form

Buyer Use

Mixed Vegetables

6mm / 10mm dices

We supply for pea-corn-carrot blends, mixed vegetable packs and retail vegetable blends.

Ready Meals

10mm / 12mm dices

We support frozen meals, prepared dishes and meal components.

Soups & Stews

Dices / cuts

We provide sizes for soup bases, stew packs, thick soups and prepared meal pouches.

Fried Rice & Grain Bowls

6mm / 10mm dices

Uniform size and stable color help support balanced appearance and dosing.

Baby Food & Puree

Small dices / processing grade

We discuss stricter pesticide residue, microbiological and document requirements before order.

HoReCa / Foodservice

Dices / strips / crinkle cuts

We help kitchens reduce washing, peeling and cutting work.

Retail Frozen Packs

Dices / crinkle cuts / slices

We support 400g, 500g and 1kg private label frozen carrot packs.

Industrial Processing

Dices / strips / cuts

We support continuous dosing and formula processing with selected cut and packing formats.

Packaging Options for Bulk, Foodservice and Retail Buyers

Bulk Packing

1×10kg/ctn with inner PE bag and export carton for processing buyers.

Foodservice Packing

2.5kg×4/ctn and 5kg×2/ctn for foodservice distributors and kitchens.

Retail Packing

400g×20/ctn, 500g×20/ctn and 1kg×10/ctn for retail and private label programs.

Industrial Packing

Cases and totes can be discussed if required by industrial buyers.

Private Label Support

We support OEM private label, carton mark customization, batch code and production date.

Shipment Planning

Palletized shipment and mixed container loading can be discussed according to order quantity and packing format.

Documents and Test Reports Available for Frozen Carrot Dice Orders

We provide order-related documents according to buyer requirements, destination market and product application. Document support may include product specification, COA, microbiological test, pesticide residue test, heavy metal test, peroxidase-negative result if required, GMO statement if required and allergen statement if required.

Packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate can be provided if required. HACCP, ISO, KOSHER, FDA, ECO CERT and BRC certificate support can be discussed before order confirmation.

Storage and Handling for IQF Frozen Carrot Dices

Frozen Storage

Store at -18°C or below and keep frozen during storage and transportation.

Cold Chain Handling

Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing, and maintain cold chain during loading, shipment and delivery.

Temperature Control

Avoid temperature fluctuation to reduce clumping and ice crystals.

Odor Control

Keep away from strong odors during frozen storage.

Ready to Cook

Cook before consumption unless the product is specifically validated as ready-to-eat.

Shelf Life

24 months under proper frozen storage in original unopened packing.

Frozen Carrot Dice Processing and Quality Control Video

The video supports buyer review of carrot raw material receiving, washing, peeling, trimming, dicing, blanching, cooling, IQF freezing, metal detection and packing flow. We can provide more factory videos, packing photos, batch inspection records and loading photos according to buyer requirements.

Why Choose GreenLand Food for Frozen Carrot Dice Supply

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Stable Dice Size and Multiple Carrot Forms

We supply 6×6mm, 10×10mm and 12×12mm carrot dices, and we can discuss strips, cuts, slices and crinkle cuts.

Color, Texture and Blanching Control

We focus on bright orange color, maturity, blanching, cooling, draining and free-flowing IQF condition.

Buyer-Focused Quality Checks

We control skin residue, green tops, black spots, fiber, broken pieces, foreign material, microbiological risk and pesticide residue support.

Flexible Packing and Export Documents

We support bulk, foodservice, retail, private label, COA and export document requirements.

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FAQ for IQF Frozen Carrot Dices

1. What frozen carrot products can you supply?
We supply IQF carrot dices, cubes, strips, cuts, crinkle cuts, slices and whole carrot options according to buyer application.

2. What dice sizes are available?
Common dice sizes include 6×6mm, 10×10mm and 12×12mm. Customized sizes can be discussed according to application.

3. Are the carrot dices blanched before freezing?
Yes. Carrot dices are usually blanched before IQF freezing to help stabilize color, texture and frozen storage performance.

4. Can you provide peroxidase-negative testing?
Yes. Peroxidase-negative testing can be arranged according to buyer requirements and order specification.

5. How do you control color and texture?
We control color and texture through raw material maturity control, peeling, cutting, blanching, cooling, draining, IQF freezing and final inspection.

6. Are IQF carrot dices free-flowing?
Yes. IQF processing helps keep carrot dices separate and easy to weigh, pack and use in production.

7. What applications are frozen carrot dices suitable for?
Frozen carrot dices are suitable for mixed vegetables, ready meals, soups, stews, fried rice, baby food, HoReCa, retail packs and industrial processing.

8. What packaging options are available?
1×10kg/ctn, 2.5kg×4/ctn, 5kg×2/ctn, 400g×20/ctn, 500g×20/ctn, 1kg×10/ctn and private label packaging can be arranged.

9. Can you provide COA and test reports?
Yes. Specification, COA, microbiological, pesticide residue, heavy metal and other test reports can be arranged according to buyer requirements.

10. What information should buyers provide for quotation?
Please provide cut form, dice size, packing, quantity, destination port, certificate requirement and application.

11. Can you supply carrot dices for mixed vegetable blends?
Yes. We can match carrot dice size, color, packing and document support for pea-corn-carrot blends and other frozen mixed vegetable programs.

12. Can you support private label frozen carrot packs?
Yes. We can discuss 400g, 500g, 1kg or customized retail packs, carton marks, batch code, production date and export documents before packaging artwork production.

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Technical specification · reference schedule

Frozen Diced Carrots

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.

Form: Dice Product category: Frozen Carrot

01 / Physical & Sensory

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Related form optionsDices, cubes, cuts, crinkle cuts, strips, slices and whole carrotsPublished referenceThe selected form shown above governs this schedule. Other published forms require their own cut, process and acceptance specification.
OriginFujian / China, according to crop and order planPublished referenceReconcile source declaration, intake lot and shipment documents.
Dice Size6 × 6 mm, 10 × 10 mm, 12 × 12 mm or customizedPublished referenceMeasure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance.
ColorNatural bright orangePublished referenceCompare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition.
Flavor & OdorTypical carrot flavor, free from off-flavorPublished referenceCompare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition.
TextureFirm and tender after cooking, not seriously fibrousPublished referenceCompare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition.
GradeGrade A / foodservice grade / processing grade according to applicationPublished referenceConfirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification.
Dimensions - IQF Carrot Dices6 × 6 mm, 10 × 10 mm, 12 × 12 mmPublished referenceConfirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification.
Dimensions - IQF Carrot Cubes10 × 10 mm or customizedPublished referenceConfirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification.
Dimensional inspection basisConfirm 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

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Codex reference: mineral impurities≤0.1 % m/mExternal reference CodexWhole-product basis; use the relevant CXS 234-1999 analysis method. Quick-frozen carrot roots (Daucus carota), peeled and cleaned; the annex permits blanched or unblanched carrots. Confirm SKU identity; assess the carrot ingredient separately if a coating or glaze is added. The cited Codex standard excludes products indicated for further industrial processing.
Pesticide residue scheduleNamed active ingredients and commodity-specific limits are selected for the destination market. EU sourceLink 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 contaminantsApply the limit for the exact commodity and processed form in the destination market. EU sourceState 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

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Hygiene-indicator panelSelect aerobic count and relevant Enterobacteriaceae, coliform or E. coli indicators for the declared process and intended use. CodexReport each quantitative result in CFU/g, method/reporting limit, sample plan and lot identity.
Pathogen acceptance programmeDefine Salmonella and Listeria criteria when applicable to the destination, ready-to-eat status and buyer programme. CodexState analytical portion, sample-unit plan, method and detected/not-detected reporting; identify the treatment and release basis.
Acceptance scheduleSelect the test panel and limits by intended use (ready-to-eat or further processing), product form and destination. EU sourceState 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

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Processing TypeIQF frozenPublished referenceConfirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification.
StorageKeep frozen at -18°C or belowPublished referenceConfirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification.
Separation & loose-ice assessmentKeep 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 CodexProbe 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 dispatchHard frozen, correctly sealed and coded, without thaw/refreeze evidence or excessive loose ice. CodexCheck pack integrity, free-flow or block condition as declared, carton condition and loading temperature.

05 / Pack Size & Shelf Life

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Shelf Life24 months under proper frozen storagePublished referenceVerify unopened-pack validation, declared storage condition and production/best-before coding.
Declared net contentsVerify each selected pack format against the artwork and applicable quantity-control rule. CodexCalibrated checkweigher or scale; defined sample and tare.
Shelf-life basisThe labelled period applies only to its validated pack and continuous stated storage condition. CodexReview stability study or approved shelf-life file and production-date code.

06 / Process Controls

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Processing MethodSelection, washing, peeling, trimming, cutting, blanching, cooling, IQF freezing, metal detection and packingPublished referenceCheck the approved product flow, line settings and identified production record; validate numerical critical limits within the site HACCP plan.
Raw-material preparation checksCheck peeling and top/tail trimming before cutting; distinguish plain IQF from a formulated glaze.Verify the selected product flow and the relevant trimming, sorting and pretreatment record.
Blanching / enzyme inactivationTime and temperature are product- and cut-specific; confirm residual-enzyme endpoint when relevant. CodexRecord validated line set-points and product sample test; assess colour and texture after treatment. Only classify as a CCP when the site's HACCP plan identifies it as one.
Cooling and dewateringControl prompt cooling and surface-water removal before IQF to avoid clumping and loose ice. CodexReview line time/temperature record, draining check and frozen separation.
CCP designationUse the site-approved HACCP plan to identify true CCPs and their validated critical limits. CodexCheck hazard analysis, monitoring, deviation and corrective-action records. A quality-control step is not automatically a CCP.

07 / Ingredients, Additives & Allergens

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Ingredient100% carrotPublished referenceVerify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment.
AdditivesNo artificial color, no preservativesPublished referenceVerify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment.
Added glaze / coating declarationDeclare 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 useDeclare any colour-protection agent, acidulant or other additive by ingredient and maximum permitted use for the target market. NHC standardCheck 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 assessmentDeclare inherent allergens and assess shared-line cross-contact from the actual facility schedule. FDAReview 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

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Defect ControlSkin residue, black spots, green top, root hair, fiber, over-soft pieces, broken pieces and foreign material controlledPublished referenceInspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition.
Codex reference: major blemishes and unpeeled areas, combined≤5 % by weightExternal reference Codex400 g minimum visual sample; apply §2.2.3 definitions. EVM and small pieces require a separate 1000 g sample. Only carrot diced, double-diced, shoestring/julienne or pieces style; confirm the selected SKU belongs to this Codex style. The cited Codex standard excludes products indicated for further industrial processing.
Codex reference: total visual-defect allowance≤20 % by weightExternal reference Codex400 g minimum visual sample; EVM and small pieces on 1000 g; apply full Table 2. Only carrot diced, double-diced, shoestring/julienne or pieces style. The cited Codex standard excludes products indicated for further industrial processing.
Intrinsic defect classificationGreen shoulder, peel, root hairs, black spots, woody fibres and damaged cuts.Record each defect class separately by count or mass; state sample size, denominator and combined-limit rules.
Hazardous foreign matterNo foreign matter detected in the defined inspection sample; reject and investigate any finding.External reference CodexDefine 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

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Food-contact packSpecify inner-contact material and obtain the applicable food-contact compliance declaration. NHC standardReview 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 integrityDefine carton stacking strength, bag seal and puncture resistance for the confirmed net weight and pallet plan. EU sourceInspect pack drawing, compression/seal test and shipment configuration.
Label verificationMatch product name, ingredient/allergen statement, net weight, lot/date, shelf life and storage instruction to the destination artwork. CodexApprove artwork against the signed specification and destination rules.

10 / Detection & Traceability

ParameterSpecification / referenceVerification & order basis
Foreign-body detectorValidate Fe, non-Fe and stainless-steel challenge pieces for the actual product, aperture, pack and line; record the proven sensitivity. CodexChallenge at defined start, changeover, interval and end points; retain rejection records. Do not copy generic detector sizes into a plant capability claim.
Lot traceabilityLink input source lot, processing run, packaging code, test records, frozen storage and shipment to one finished lot. CodexTrace 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.
Order approval: Confirm the selected form and grade, ingredient formula, intended use, destination market, packing, sampling plan and test panel. The signed specification controls acceptance; the identified lot COA reports actual results.

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