Freezing Fresh Chestnuts

GreenLand supplies IQF Frozen Chestnuts and Frozen Peeled Chestnuts for global B2B buyers, including importers, bakery manufacturers, dessert factories, foodservice distributors, ready meal producers, Asian food wholesalers, retail frozen food brands and private label customers.

We prepare frozen chestnuts from selected fresh chestnuts harvested in season. The raw material is sorted, peeled or processed according to specification, cleaned, pre-treated when required, individually quick frozen, inspected and packed for frozen food export orders.

Available formats include frozen peeled chestnut wholes, frozen chestnut dices, halves, broken pieces and customized specifications. Whole peeled chestnuts are suitable for retail packs, dessert production and foodservice use, while diced or broken chestnuts are practical for bakery fillings, puree, sauces, soups, stuffing, ready meals and industrial processing.

GreenLand focuses on natural sweet chestnut flavor, clean appearance, stable texture after cooking, controlled broken rate, free-flowing frozen condition, flexible packaging and export document support. Bulk cartons, inner bags, foodservice packs, retail bags and private label packaging can be arranged according to buyer requirements.

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IQF Frozen Peeled Chestnut Wholes

Whole peeled chestnuts with clean appearance and natural sweet chestnut flavor for retail packs, dessert production, foodservice, premium prepared dishes and Asian sweet soup applications.

Frozen Chestnut Dices

Common diced size is 10x10mm / 1x1cm. We can discuss other cut sizes according to production feasibility, final application and order requirement.

Frozen Chestnut Halves

Suitable for buyers who need visible chestnut pieces but do not require complete whole kernels, such as soups, desserts, meal kits, catering and retail frozen packs.

Frozen Chestnut Broken Pieces

A practical option for chestnut puree, bakery filling, paste, dessert base, sauce and industrial food manufacturing where complete whole kernels are not required.

Peeled chestnut appearance helps buyers check color, integrity and visible defects before confirming grade.

Whole chestnut format is used for buyers who need visible kernels and cleaner retail or foodservice presentation.

Bulk supply can be matched with carton, inner bag, private label and mixed container plans.

Multiple Product Formats

We supply frozen peeled chestnut wholes, diced chestnuts, halves, broken pieces and customized specifications for different food manufacturing and foodservice needs.

IQF Free-Flowing Performance

IQF processing helps keep chestnut pieces separated, making them easier to weigh, portion, repack and use in production lines.

Natural Sweet Chestnut Flavor

Selected fresh chestnuts help maintain typical sweet chestnut flavor and starchy texture after cooking or further processing.

Application-Matched Supply

We help match frozen chestnut wholes, dices or broken pieces with bakery, dessert, ready meal, retail pack and industrial puree requirements.

Flexible Packaging

Bulk cartons, inner bags, foodservice packs, retail bags and private label packaging can be arranged according to buyer channel and loading plan.

Export-Oriented Documentation

We provide product specification, COA, batch information, packing details, shipment documents and loading coordination according to order needs.

Fresh Chestnut Selection

We select chestnuts harvested in season with suitable maturity, natural color and clean appearance. Moldy, insect-damaged, rotten, cracked or seriously defective raw material is removed.

Sorting & Grading

We grade chestnuts by size, appearance, kernel integrity and buyer specification, then control broken rate and defect tolerance according to final product grade.

Peeling / Shell Removal

Peeled chestnuts reduce preparation labor for food factories and foodservice users. Whole, halves and broken pieces can be sorted for different applications.

Cleaning & Pre-Treatment

We clean chestnuts to reduce shell residues, impurities and foreign matter. Blanching, steaming or other pre-treatment can be discussed according to buyer specification.

IQF Freezing

Chestnuts are frozen quickly and individually to help maintain separated pieces, stable frozen texture, reduced clumping and convenient portion control.

Inspection & Metal Detection

We inspect color, shape, size, broken rate, foreign matter and major defects, then use metal detection before final packing.

Packing & Cold Storage

We pack bulk cartons, inner bags, retail bags or private label packaging, store at ≤ -18°C and avoid thawing and refreezing during cold-chain handling.

Bakery Fillings & Chestnut Paste

Frozen chestnut dices, halves or broken pieces can be used for chestnut paste, pastry fillings, cakes, buns, mooncakes and other bakery products.

Dessert Manufacturing

Frozen peeled chestnuts are suitable for sweet soups, puddings, ice cream ingredients, dessert toppings and Asian-style desserts.

Ready Meals & Foodservice

Whole or diced frozen chestnuts can be used in prepared dishes, side dishes, rice meals, stuffing, sauces and catering menus.

Soups, Stews & Sauces

Frozen chestnuts provide natural sweetness and starchy texture for soups, stews, creamy sauces and seasonal food manufacturing.

Retail Frozen Packs

Whole peeled chestnuts or diced chestnuts can be packed into retail bags for supermarkets, Asian food stores and private label frozen food brands.

Industrial Puree and Filling Production

Broken pieces are practical for chestnut puree, filling, paste and sauce production where complete whole kernels are not required.

Bulk Packing

10kg/carton, 20lb carton or customized carton if required.

Inner Bag / Foodservice

1kg x 10/carton, 2.5kg/bag x 4/carton if available, 5kg bag or customized foodservice pack.

Retail Packing

400g bag, 500g bag, 1kg bag or customized consumer pack according to order and market requirement.

Private Label

Plain bag, printed bag, buyer artwork, customized carton mark and market-specific label requirements.

Document Support

• Product specification
• COA by batch
• Packing list and commercial invoice
• Certificate of origin
• Health certificate
• Microbiological test report if required
• Pesticide residue test report if required
• Heavy metal test report if required
• Production, packing or loading photos if required
• Batch information and carton mark confirmation

Certification Confirmation

HACCP, ISO, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA, ECO CERT and organic certificate can be discussed according to the actual factory, product type, raw material, destination market and order agreement.

For certified organic frozen chestnuts, we confirm certificate availability, product scope and label requirement before order confirmation.

Product image supports bakery, dessert and foodservice buyers checking chestnut shape and appearance.

Frozen chestnut format can be matched with puree, filling and dessert manufacturing requirements.

Retail pack plans can be reviewed with bag size, label language, barcode and carton mark before production.

GreenLand coordinates specification, packing, documents and cold-chain loading for frozen chestnut orders.

What types of frozen chestnuts can you supply?

We can supply IQF frozen peeled chestnut wholes, diced chestnuts, halves, broken pieces and customized specifications according to order requirements.

Are your frozen chestnuts peeled?

Peeled frozen chestnuts are available. Whole, diced, halves and broken pieces can be discussed according to buyer specification and final application.

What is the common size for frozen chestnut dices?

The common diced size is 10x10mm / 1x1cm. Other sizes can be discussed based on production feasibility.

Are your chestnuts IQF frozen?

Yes, our main supply is IQF frozen chestnuts. IQF processing helps keep pieces separated for weighing, portioning, repacking and further processing.

What is the shelf life?

The common shelf life is 24 months when stored at ≤ -18°C under proper frozen storage conditions.

What packaging options are available?

We can provide 10kg bulk cartons, 1kg inner bags, foodservice packs, retail bags and private label packaging according to order requirements.

Can frozen chestnuts be used for bakery or dessert production?

Yes. Frozen chestnut wholes, dices, halves and broken pieces can be used for bakery fillings, chestnut paste, desserts, sweet soup, puree and foodservice applications.

What documents can you provide for import?

We can provide specification, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate and other documents according to order and destination market requirements.

Can you provide private label frozen chestnuts?

Yes. We review buyer artwork, bag size, label language, barcode, carton mark and destination market requirements before private label production.

Can frozen chestnuts be mixed with other frozen products?

Mixed container can be discussed according to frozen chestnut stock, other product availability, packing plan and loading arrangement.

What MOQ should we plan for bulk frozen chestnuts?

The common MOQ is around 10-12 MT. Final MOQ depends on product format, packing, stock availability and shipment plan.

Can you discuss organic frozen chestnuts?

Organic frozen chestnuts can be discussed according to certificate availability, raw material supply, actual factory support and confirmed order requirement.