Description
Technical Parameters
We supply blanched IQF frozen baby corn in whole, cut, halved and daisy-wheel formats for importers, food manufacturers, foodservice distributors and retail brands. This page sets out our standard export specification in measurable terms: size, defect tolerances, microbiological limits, chemical limits, metal detection, packing, order quantities and cooking performance. Buyers can therefore compare the correct grade before requesting a sample or quotation.
Whole cobs for visible presentation, calibrated cuts for dosing, and custom formats for recipe control
Use whole cobs when the baby corn remains visible in stir-fries, curries, vegetable medleys and premium foodservice dishes. Our standard whole bands are 50–70 mm, 70–90 mm and 90–120 mm, with a normal width of 10–20 mm. A commercial 70–100 mm format with maximum 20 mm diameter is also available.
We select young cobs with a light-yellow to creamy-yellow color, straight to slightly curved shape and tender, non-woody texture. Husks, silk and stalk are removed, then the cobs are washed, blanched, individually quick frozen, sorted and packed. The ingredient declaration is 100% baby corn with no added salt, sugar or preservatives.
For ready meals, mixed vegetables and high-throughput kitchens, choose 15–30 mm, 15–40 mm, 20–40 mm or 30–40 mm segments. A fixed 25 mm cut supports recipe dosing. Cut product is normally supplied at maximum 22 mm diameter; narrower limits can be built into a contract specification.
Lengthwise halves give a broad visible face in wok meals and tray meals. Daisy-wheel slices are available at 10–20 mm thickness for vegetable mixes and decorative applications. The quoted specification states the target format, measurement method and permitted oversize or undersize percentage.
We match Frozen Baby Corn to your processing or packing line. Product form to confirm: Whole baby corn or declared cut segments. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baby corn stir-fry meals | baby corn | cut compatibility, free water and tender texture after rapid high-heat cooking |
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| Product format | Declared size | Width / diameter | Recommended use | Standard size conformity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole, Code A | 50–70 mm | 10–20 mm | Small packs, soups, premium mixed vegetables | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Whole, Code B | 70–90 mm | 10–20 mm | Foodservice, stir-fries, curries | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Whole, Code C | 90–120 mm | 10–20 mm | Visible whole-cob presentation | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Whole, commercial | 70–100 mm | Maximum 20 mm | Wholesale and foodservice standard | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Cut segments | 15–30, 15–40, 20–40 or 30–40 mm | Maximum 22 mm | Ready meals, mixed vegetables, meal kits | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Fixed cut | 25 mm | Maximum 22 mm | Automated dosing and recipe control | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Daisy wheel | 10–20 mm thickness | Natural cob diameter | Decorative mixes and tray meals | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
| Lengthwise halves | 50–100 mm typical | Half cob | Wok meals and Asian-style meal components | Grade A ≥90%; Premium ≥95% |
How we measure: length is the longest end-to-end dimension after freezing; diameter is measured at the widest point. Grade A permits up to 5% oversize and 2% undersize. Premium Grade permits up to 2% oversize and 1% undersize. These tolerances are counted in the total defect assessment and are shown on the approved product specification.
Whole baby corn. We confirm the final cut, processing method and packing against your order specification.
Each production lot is checked against the approved sample and specification. The limits below are our standard export starting points; Premium Grade is intended for products where the cob remains highly visible.
| Inspection item | Grade A release limit | Premium Grade release limit |
|---|---|---|
| Product within declared size | ≥90% | ≥95% |
| Total defective units | ≤10% | ≤5% |
| Major blemishes | ≤3% | ≤1% |
| Minor surface defects | ≤7% | ≤3% |
| Affected surface on any cob | ≤5% | ≤2% |
| Broken or mechanically damaged | ≤5% | ≤2% |
| Poorly trimmed cobs | ≤5% | ≤2% |
| Husk, silk or stalk longer than 5 mm | ≤5% | ≤1% |
| Overmature or cob-development fault | ≤2% | ≤1% |
| Color variants | ≤2% | ≤0.5% |
| Clusters after gentle separation | ≤5% | ≤3% |
| Free ice and surface frost by weight | ≤2% | ≤1% |
| Extraneous vegetable matter | ≤0.5% | ≤0.2% |
| Hard foreign matter, glass or metal | Absent | Absent |
| Rot, visible mould or insect infestation | Absent | Absent |
Sampling rule: inspection results are reported by count for cob defects and by weight for free ice or extraneous vegetable matter. A defect is counted once under its most serious category so the total is not artificially inflated.
We prepare Frozen Baby Corn 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.
1. Receiving and trimming: young cobs are checked for maturity, color, damage and field contamination. Husks, silk, stalk, black spots and damaged ends are removed.
2. Washing and inspection: the trimmed cobs pass through washing and visual sorting before blanching. Product-contact water and hygiene controls are managed under the production-site food safety plan.
3. Blanching: 15–40 mm cuts are normally blanched at 90–98°C for 2–4 minutes; 50–70 mm whole cobs for 3–5 minutes; and 70–120 mm whole cobs for 4–7 minutes. The release check is negative residual peroxidase.
4. IQF freezing: product is frozen individually and stabilized to a core temperature of −18°C or colder before packing. The finished pack must remain free flowing without a solid frozen block.
5. Sorting and foreign-body control: product is checked for trim, color, damage, foreign matter and clusters, then passed through the agreed detection system.
6. Packing and cold storage: bags are sealed, coded and case-packed. Finished cartons are held at −18°C or colder through storage and shipment preparation.
Our standard Certificate of Analysis identifies the product, format, size, lot number, production date, best-before date and test results. The following limits form a practical export specification for a non-ready-to-eat frozen vegetable that must be cooked before consumption.
| Test | Release limit | Result expression |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobic plate count / total plate count | ≤40,000 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Enterobacteriaceae | ≤1,000 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Total coliforms | <10 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Escherichia coli | <10 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Yeasts | ≤100 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Moulds | ≤100 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Bacillus cereus | ≤1,000 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus | <10 CFU/g | Numerical result |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | Detected / not detected |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent in 25 g | Detected / not detected |
| Test / declaration | Standard export release limit |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.10 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.05 mg/kg |
| Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) | <10 mg/kg |
| Pesticide residues | Each residue ≤ destination-market MRL; for EU supply, 0.01 mg/kg applies where no specific MRL is set |
| Ingredients | 100% baby corn |
| Added salt, sugar and preservatives | None |
| Genetically modified material | Non-GMO declaration for the supplied raw material |
| Irradiation | Not irradiated |
| Allergens intentionally added | None; cross-contact status follows the producing site's current allergen assessment |
Testing frequency: sensory, size, defects, temperature, weight and pack integrity are checked per production lot. Microbiology is released per production lot. Pesticide and heavy-metal testing is performed under the agreed risk-based program and can be assigned to each shipment when the contract requires a shipment-specific report.
The values below are a practical reference for 100% IQF cut baby corn and are not COA release criteria. Private-label nutrition artwork uses the current product and destination-market calculation or laboratory report.
| Nutrient | Typical value per 100 g | Nutrient | Typical value per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 133 kJ / 31 kcal | Protein | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | of which sugars | 3.8 g |
| Starch | 0.8 g | Fat | 0.6 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.4 g | Sodium | Trace |
For a standard 10 kg bulk pack, our starting detector sensitivity is Fe 1.5 mm, non-ferrous 2.0 mm and stainless steel 2.5 mm. Challenge pieces are checked at line start, at least every two hours, after a stoppage or setting change, and at the end of production. Rejected packs are isolated and investigated.
Net contents are controlled so the lot average is at least the declared weight; a single nominal 10 kg pack must not be below 9.95 kg. Seal integrity, code legibility, carton condition and core temperature are checked before lot release.
The exact detector capability depends on pack dimensions and equipment. Where X-ray is specified, the purchase specification states the applicable test pieces and rejection verification separately.
Frozen baby corn is supplied as a non-ready-to-eat product. Cook from frozen until the center reaches at least 80°C. Our standard evaluation uses 98–100°C water with the following starting times:
| Format | Reference cooking time | Release expectation after cooking |
|---|---|---|
| 15–40 mm cut | 4 minutes | Core ≥80°C; tender-crisp; characteristic flavor; no hard or woody center |
| 50–70 mm whole | 5 minutes | Core ≥80°C; intact cobs ≥90%; broken pieces ≤5% |
| 70–100 mm whole | 6 minutes | Core ≥80°C; tender bite; no mushy surface or tough center |
| 90–120 mm whole | 8 minutes | Core ≥80°C; cooked evenly through the thickest point |
For sauce, steam, microwave or retort applications, we run the buyer's actual process on the approved sample. The final assessment records color, bite, water release, breakage and visible presentation after the intended heat treatment.
| Buyer application | Recommended format | Specification focus |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen stir-fry kits | 70–90 mm whole or 15–40 mm cut | Free flow, visible color, intactness after rapid cooking |
| Ready meals and tray meals | 20–40 mm cut, 25 mm fixed cut or halves | Portion accuracy, sauce stability, reheating bite |
| Mixed frozen vegetables | 15–30 mm or 30–40 mm cut | Compatibility with carrot, bean, broccoli and mushroom cut sizes |
| Curries and Asian-style sauces | 50–70 mm or 70–90 mm whole | Shape retention and sauce pickup |
| Soups and catering | 50–70 mm whole or 15–40 mm cut | Fast heating, tender center, portion yield |
| Premium retail packs | Premium 70–100 mm whole | Low defect level, uniform presentation, retail label support |
| Decorative vegetable mixes | 10–20 mm daisy wheels | Slice integrity and attractive cross-section |
Industrial: 1 × 10 kg polyethylene liner in export carton.
Foodservice: 4 × 2.5 kg or 10 × 1 kg bags per carton.
Retail / private label: 300 g, 400 g, 500 g, 750 g, 900 g or 1 kg printed or plain bags in an export carton.
Packaging construction: food-contact PE inner bag with corrugated outer carton for bulk supply; printed film thickness, carton strength, barcode, language, nutrition panel and date format are set by the destination-market artwork specification.
Bulk MOQ: 10 metric tonnes for one standard item and pack.
New private-label print MOQ: 15 metric tonnes per artwork.
Mixed-container program: 3–5 metric tonnes per SKU, subject to compatible production timing and packing.
Lead time: 15–20 days for standard bulk packs after order release; 30–40 days for new printed retail packaging.
Typical loading: 20 ft reefer 10–12 metric tonnes; 40 ft high-cube reefer approximately 24 metric tonnes floor loaded or approximately 22 metric tonnes palletized. Exact carton count is calculated from final pack dimensions.
Loading ports: Xiamen for Fujian-origin supply; Qingdao can be arranged for northern-origin production programs.
| Control point | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Finished-product core temperature | −18°C or colder before release |
| Storage | Maintain at −18°C or colder |
| Shelf life | 24 months from production date under continuous frozen storage |
| Loading check | Carton integrity, code, quantity, product temperature, reefer cleanliness and set point recorded |
| Transport | Frozen reefer; prevent thawing and refreezing |
| Handling after opening | Keep frozen, reseal the inner bag and use under the buyer's frozen-ingredient procedure |
Before loading, we check the reefer condition, cleanliness and set point. Cartons are checked against the packing list, and product or carton temperature is recorded at loading. Seal number, container number, lot numbers and loaded quantity connect the shipment record to the production and release documents.
For a frozen baby corn quotation, we show net weight, gross weight, carton dimensions, cartons per container and the selected loading method. This avoids comparing prices built on different pack weights or container utilization.
| Document set | What it contains | When supplied |
|---|---|---|
| Product specification | Format, size, grade, defects, process, microbiology, chemicals, packing, shelf life and cooking status | Before sample or order approval |
| COA | Lot identity, sensory and physical results, microbiological results and contracted chemical results | With the shipment release file |
| Traceability record | Raw material source, receiving lot, production date, packing lot, cold-store record and shipment allocation | Maintained per lot; summary available with shipment |
| Residue / contaminant report | Pesticide panel and contracted heavy-metal results from the agreed testing program | Per risk plan or per shipment contract |
| Food safety certification | Current certificate for the actual producing site and its product scope | Provided for buyer review before order |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and destination-required documents | Shipment document set |
| Private-label file | Approved artwork, barcode, case mark, print proof and label-version record | Before printed-pack production |
Certification names are not treated as blanket product claims. We provide the current certificate, expiry date, producing-site name and scope that apply to the quoted plant. This lets the buyer match the document to the actual shipment source.
We label the sample with product form, size, grade, pack date and sample lot. A practical buyer evaluation uses a 1 kg composite sample and records the following:
| Check | Method | Acceptance point |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen condition | Inspect immediately after opening | Free flowing; no solid block; normal frost only |
| Size distribution | Measure 100 cobs or pieces | Grade A ≥90% or Premium ≥95% within declared size |
| Defects | Count and classify the same 100 units | Within the selected grade table on this page |
| Foreign vegetable material | Separate and weigh from the composite sample | Grade A ≤0.5%; Premium ≤0.2% |
| Cooking performance | Apply the reference time for the selected format | Core ≥80°C; tender-crisp; characteristic flavor; no woody center |
| Recipe trial | Run in the intended sauce, meal or mix | Agreed color, bite, breakage and water release |
The approved sample, signed specification and packaging proof become the order reference. Any tighter limit is written into the product specification and priced against the required grade and sorting yield.
Our standard whole bands are 50–70 mm, 70–90 mm and 90–120 mm at 10–20 mm width. We also supply the common commercial format of 70–100 mm with maximum 20 mm diameter.
Standard cuts are 15–30 mm, 15–40 mm, 20–40 mm and 30–40 mm. A fixed 25 mm segment, 10–20 mm daisy wheel and lengthwise half are also available.
Yes. Cut product is normally blanched at 90–98°C for 2–4 minutes, smaller whole cobs for 3–5 minutes and larger whole cobs for 4–7 minutes. Residual peroxidase must be negative.
No. It is a non-ready-to-eat frozen vegetable. Cook from frozen until the center reaches at least 80°C; the reference cooking times on this page range from 4 to 8 minutes by format.
It identifies the lot, production date, best-before date, size and pack, then reports sensory, physical and microbiological results. Contracted pesticide and heavy-metal results are added according to the shipment testing program.
Our starting export limits include plate count ≤40,000 CFU/g, yeasts and moulds each ≤100 CFU/g, E. coli and coliforms each <10 CFU/g, Salmonella absent in 25 g and Listeria monocytogenes absent in 25 g.
Each pesticide must comply with the destination-market MRL; for EU supply, 0.01 mg/kg applies when no specific MRL exists. Our starting limits are lead ≤0.10 mg/kg and cadmium ≤0.05 mg/kg.
For a standard 10 kg bulk pack, the starting metal-detector sensitivity is Fe 1.5 mm, non-ferrous 2.0 mm and stainless steel 2.5 mm. Pack dimensions and the selected system are stated on the final specification.
No sugar, salt or preservatives are intentionally added. The ingredient declaration is 100% baby corn, and the standard sulphur dioxide limit is below 10 mg/kg.
Bulk supply is normally 1 × 10 kg. Foodservice options include 4 × 2.5 kg and 10 × 1 kg. Retail sizes include 300 g, 400 g, 500 g, 750 g, 900 g and 1 kg.
The standard MOQ is 10 metric tonnes for one bulk item and 15 metric tonnes per new private-label artwork. Mixed containers can start at 3–5 metric tonnes per SKU.
Standard bulk orders require 15–20 days after order release; new printed packs require 30–40 days. A 20 ft reefer loads about 10–12 tonnes, while a 40 ft high-cube reefer loads about 24 tonnes floor loaded or 22 tonnes palletized.
Shelf life is 24 months from production when continuously stored and transported at −18°C or colder. Thawed product must not be refrozen.
Yes. We support bag and carton artwork, barcode, nutrition-panel placement, case marks, date coding and print-proof approval. The final label is built to the buyer's destination-market brief.
Send the required form, length or cut, grade, pack, annual quantity, destination and finished application. We will match the sample to a concrete specification instead of sending an uncalibrated generic sample.
Send your format, size, grade, pack, destination and expected annual volume. We will quote against the measurable release limits shown above and provide the matching specification, COA template and sample plan.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions - Cut segments | 15–30, 15–40, 20–40 or 30–40 mmPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Dimensions - Fixed cut | 25 mmPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Dimensions - Daisy wheel | 10–20 mm thicknessPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - Lengthwise halves | 50–100 mm typicalPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Product within declared size - Grade A release limit | ≥90%Published reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Product within declared size - Premium Grade release limit | ≥95%Published reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Color variants - Grade A release limit | ≤2%Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Color variants - Premium Grade release limit | ≤0.5%Published reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Thickness & intact-cut inspection | Measure thickness separately from fruit/cap/root diameter or piece length; classify broken cuts and end pieces. | Use a thickness gauge/caliper and separate mass or count for intact and broken fractions. |
| Declared product form | Whole baby corn or declared cut segments | Match approved sample, pack label and order form. Published page identity; approve selected grade before order. |
| Sensory acceptance | Characteristic colour, flavour and texture for the declared product; no abnormal odour or visibly deteriorated material.External reference Codex | Compare an identified frozen sample with the approved grade and defect schedule. External technical reference; confirm SKU and market applicability. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.10 mg/kgPublished reference | Use a validated analytical method for this matrix; report sample basis, unit, preparation and lot result. Published commercial target; verify current destination limits, edible-part basis and any processing factor before approval. |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.05 mg/kgPublished reference | Use a validated analytical method for this matrix; report sample basis, unit, preparation and lot result. Published commercial target; verify current destination limits, edible-part basis and any processing factor before approval. |
| Pesticide residues | Each residue ≤ destination-market MRL; for EU supply, 0.01 mg/kg applies where no specific MRL is setPublished reference | Use a validated analytical method for this matrix; report sample basis, unit, preparation and lot result. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobic plate count / total plate count - Release limit | ≤40,000 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Aerobic plate count / total plate count - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Enterobacteriaceae - Release limit | ≤1,000 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Enterobacteriaceae - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Total coliforms - Release limit | <10 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Total coliforms - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Escherichia coli - Release limit | <10 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Escherichia coli - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Yeasts - Release limit | ≤100 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Yeasts - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Moulds - Release limit | ≤100 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Moulds - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Bacillus cereus - Release limit | ≤1,000 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Bacillus cereus - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus - Release limit | <10 CFU/gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus - Result expression | Numerical resultPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Salmonella - Release limit | Absent in 25 gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Salmonella - Result expression | Detected / not detectedPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| Listeria monocytogenes - Release limit | Absent in 25 gPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Release limit. |
| Listeria monocytogenes - Result expression | Detected / not detectedPublished reference | Report the named organism, analytical method, sample mass, sampling plan and lot result; use CFU/g for enumeration and a stated mass for detection. Programme: Result expression. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finished-product core temperature | −18°C or colder before releasePublished reference | Probe the product thermal centre after stabilization; retain cold-chain records. |
| Storage | Maintain at −18°C or colderPublished 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. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf life | 24 months from production date under continuous frozen storagePublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Raw-material preparation checks | Distinguish sweet-corn kernels, cob portions and baby corn; define the inspected edible fraction. | Verify the selected product flow and the relevant trimming, sorting and pretreatment record. |
| Blanching / enzyme inactivation | Time and temperature are product- and cut-specific; confirm residual-enzyme endpoint when relevant. Codex | Record 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 dewatering | Control prompt cooling and surface-water removal before IQF to avoid clumping and loose ice. Codex | Review line time/temperature record, draining check and frozen separation. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | 100% baby cornPublished reference | Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment. |
| Added salt, sugar and preservatives | NonePublished reference | Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment. |
| Allergens intentionally added | None; cross-contact status follows the producing site's current allergen assessmentPublished 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. |
| Non-GMO claim | Use a non-bioengineered claim only with suitable source identity and supporting supplier documentation. FDA | Review variety/source declaration and identity-preservation records. A product name alone does not substantiate a non-GMO claim. |
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Total defective units - Grade A release limit | ≤10%Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Total defective units - Premium Grade release limit | ≤5%Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Major blemishes - Grade A release limit | ≤3%Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Major blemishes - Premium Grade release limit | ≤1%Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Minor surface defects - Grade A release limit | ≤7%Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Minor surface defects - Premium Grade release limit | ≤3%Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Broken or mechanically damaged - Grade A release limit | ≤5%Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Broken or mechanically damaged - Premium Grade release limit | ≤2%Published reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Clusters after gentle separation - Grade A release limit | ≤5%Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Clusters after gentle separation - Premium Grade release limit | ≤3%Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Free ice and surface frost by weight - Grade A release limit | ≤2%Published reference | Check approved pack drawing, calibrated scale and production records. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Free ice and surface frost by weight - Premium Grade release limit | ≤1%Published reference | Check approved pack drawing, calibrated scale and production records. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Extraneous vegetable matter - Grade A release limit | ≤0.5%Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Extraneous vegetable matter - Premium Grade release limit | ≤0.2%Published reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Hard foreign matter, glass or metal - Grade A release limit | AbsentPublished reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Hard foreign matter, glass or metal - Premium Grade release limit | AbsentPublished reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Rot, visible mould or insect infestation - Grade A release limit | AbsentPublished reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Grade A release limit. |
| Rot, visible mould or insect infestation - Premium Grade release limit | AbsentPublished reference | Classify on the defined sample by count or mass; record individual categories, denominator and any combined limit. Programme: Premium Grade release limit. |
| Intrinsic defect classification | Cob fragments, silk, husk, dark kernels, tough immature/overmature kernels and cut damage. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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