IQF Green Beans
Description
Technical Parameters
Product Overview
GreenLand-food supplies IQF green beans and IQF frozen green beans for global importers, distributors, foodservice companies, food manufacturers, and private label buyers. We prepare frozen green beans through selection, trimming, washing, blanching, and individual quick freezing to help maintain natural green color, clean appearance, controlled sizing, and free-flowing frozen condition for bulk orders.
Our frozen green beans are available as whole green beans and cut green beans. In some markets, they may also be called frozen string beans or frozen French beans, but the sourcing focus remains the same: stable B2B frozen vegetable supply with clear diameter, length, packing, document, and cold-chain support.
Product Name and Market Terms
Green beans may also be called string beans or French beans in different markets. GreenLand-food uses IQF Green Beans / Frozen Green Beans as the main product name for quotations so each order stays tied to one clear B2B product category instead of several unrelated names.
We can discuss whole green beans, cut green beans, and customized lengths according to buyer specification, application, packing format, and destination market requirements.
Product Forms and Size Options
IQF Whole Green Beans
We supply whole green beans for foodservice, retail packs, side dish programs, and frozen vegetable assortments where intact appearance and length control matter.
IQF Cut Green Beans
We prepare cut green beans for soups, ready meals, frozen meal kits, mixed vegetables, and industrial food processing that need portion control and even mixing.
Frozen String Beans / French Beans
These names are used in some regions for green beans. We keep the quotation linked to the buyer's required diameter, length, packing, and application.
Customized Cut Lengths
Available sizes depend on raw material season, variety, grading, and order requirement. We confirm the workable specification before production or shipment.
Common Whole Green Bean Sizes
- Diameter 6-8mm, length 6-12cm
- Diameter 7-9mm, length 6-12cm
- Diameter 8-10mm, length 7-13cm
Common Cut Green Bean Sizes
- Diameter 6-10mm or 6-12mm
- Length 20-30mm, 20-40mm, 30-50mm, or 40-60mm
- Customized lengths can be discussed for specific processing projects.
Key Product Features
Processing Flow
We control the IQF green bean process from raw material selection to cold storage. This helps reduce stems, strings, over-mature beans, broken pieces, foreign material risk, excessive ice, and serious clumping before export packing.
Our green beans are blanched before freezing and are suitable for further cooking or heating according to buyer application. The process supports retail, foodservice, and industrial packing requirements.
Product Specification
| Product Name | IQF Green Beans / IQF Frozen Green Beans |
| Market Terms | Green beans, string beans, French beans |
| Ingredient | 100% green beans |
| Variety | 5991, Heihu, Lanhu, 86-1, or according to raw material season and buyer requirement |
| Processing Method | Selected, trimmed, washed, blanched, cooled, drained, IQF frozen, inspected, and packed |
| Style | Frozen / IQF |
| Available Forms | Whole green beans, cut green beans, customized cut lengths |
| Whole Green Beans Size | Diameter: 6-8mm; Length: 6-12cm Diameter: 7-9mm; Length: 6-12cm Diameter: 8-10mm; Length: 7-13cm |
| Cut Green Beans Size | Diameter: 6-10mm or 6-12mm Length: 20-30mm, 20-40mm, 30-50mm, 40-60mm, or customized |
| Color | Natural green to dark green |
| Texture | Tender green bean texture after proper cooking or heating, without serious over-mature fiber |
| Grade | A Grade |
| Defect Tolerance | Controlled stems, strings, over-mature beans, broken pieces, yellowing, discoloration, insect damage, foreign material, excessive ice, and serious clumping |
| Ingredient / Additives | 100% green beans, no additives unless otherwise required by buyer specification |
| Packing | 1x10kg/carton, 1x20lbs/carton, 12x2lbs/carton, 20x400g/carton, 10x1kg/carton, 4x2.5kg/carton, retail packs, foodservice packs, or customized |
| MOQ | 1x20'FCL, or around 10-12 MT depending on packing and mixed container plan |
| Loading Capacity | Around 10-12 MT per 20'FCL, or around 22-24 MT per 40'RH depending on packing format |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Storage Temperature | -18°C or below |
| Origin | China |
| Crop Season | May-July and November-December, subject to variety, planting area, raw material season, and production plan |
| Supply Period | Available year-round based on frozen stock and production planning |
| Certificates | BRC, HACCP, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, FDA-related support if applicable, Organic if available |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C, or according to order agreement |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CNF, CIF |
| Loading Port | Xiamen / Qingdao / Dalian / other China port according to shipment plan |
| Lead Time | Around 15-21 days after order confirmation or deposit receipt |
| Application | Foodservice, soups, ready meals, frozen meal kits, frozen vegetable blends, retail frozen packs, and industrial food processing |
| OEM / Private Label | Available according to buyer packing and artwork requirements |
| Export Markets | North America, Europe, Middle East, Israel, Southeast Asia, and other frozen food markets |
Quality Control Points
For IQF green bean orders, we focus on specification stability, food safety, batch consistency, and export handling. Our inspection points are linked to practical risks such as uneven sizing, hard stems, fiber, discoloration, clumping, foreign material, and cold-chain fluctuation.
IQF Green Beans Product and Processing Video
This video helps buyers review frozen green bean appearance, diameter grading, length, free-flowing condition, packing reference, and product handling before inquiry. For bulk or private label orders, we can provide specification, COA, packing details, and shipment suggestions according to buyer requirements.
Packaging & OEM Options
We support bulk packing for foodservice and industrial buyers, as well as retail private label packing for distributors, supermarkets, and frozen food brands. Final packing can be adjusted according to buyer size grading, cut form, destination market, container loading plan, and sales channel.
1x10kg/carton, 1x20lbs/carton, customized bulk cartons
4x2.5kg/carton, 10x1kg/carton, and foodservice packs
20x400g/carton, 500g retail pack, 1kg retail pack, 1lb retail pack
Retail color bag, buyer artwork support, palletized shipment
12x2lbs/carton and mixed packing plans for wholesale channels
We can discuss loading with other frozen vegetables, fruits, or mushrooms.
Applications
GreenLand-food positions frozen green beans as a B2B ingredient and frozen vegetable product for purchasing teams, not as a household recipe item. We match the form, cut length, packing, and document support to the buyer's channel.
Foodservice
Hotels, restaurants, catering companies, central kitchens, quick-service restaurants, institutional foodservice, and HoReCa channels.
Food Manufacturing
Soups, ready meals, frozen meal kits, frozen vegetable blends, prepared foods, vegetable side dish packs, and mixed vegetable packs.
Retail & Distribution
Private label frozen green bean packs, frozen whole green bean retail packs, frozen cut green bean retail packs, supermarket frozen shelves, and distributor bulk supply.
Industrial Use
Repacking, formula blending, meal kit assembly, soup and sauce processing, prepared vegetable products, and seasoned frozen vegetable products.
Certifications & Export Documents
For bulk IQF green bean orders, GreenLand-food can support buyers with product specification, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate documents, and batch-related quality records according to destination market requirements.
- Product Specification
- COA
- Packing List
- Commercial Invoice
- BRC / HACCP / ISO certificates
- HALAL / KOSHER certificates if required
- FDA-related registration or document support if applicable
- Organic certificate if available
- Batch traceability records
- Pre-shipment inspection support
Logistics & Cold Chain
IQF green beans should be stored and transported at -18°C or below. We arrange frozen container shipment and support mixed container solutions when buyers need to combine green beans with other frozen vegetables, fruits, or mushrooms.
Why Choose GreenLand-food for IQF Green Beans
As a frozen food supplier from China, GreenLand-food focuses on stable product quality, export documentation, batch traceability, and practical packing solutions for global B2B buyers. We support importers, distributors, foodservice companies, and food manufacturers with IQF green beans, frozen string beans, and other frozen vegetable, fruit, and mushroom products.
FAQ
What are IQF green beans?IQF green beans are green beans that have been selected, trimmed, washed, blanched, individually quick frozen, inspected, and packed. We can supply them as whole green beans or cut green beans according to buyer requirements.
Are green beans the same as string beans or French beans?In many markets, green beans may also be called string beans or French beans. We supply IQF green beans and frozen green beans for B2B frozen vegetable sourcing.
What sizes of IQF green beans can you supply?Common whole green bean sizes include diameter 6-8mm, 7-9mm, or 8-10mm, with lengths such as 6-12cm or 7-13cm. Cut green beans can be supplied in lengths such as 20-30mm, 30-50mm, or 40-60mm.
Can you supply cut green beans?Yes. Besides whole green beans, we can discuss cut green beans with customized lengths according to buyer application, packing, and order requirement.
Are frozen green beans blanched before freezing?Yes. Green beans are usually trimmed, washed, blanched, cooled, drained, and IQF frozen. The final processing condition can be confirmed according to buyer application requirements.
What are the main applications of IQF green beans?IQF green beans are suitable for foodservice, soups, ready meals, frozen meal kits, retail frozen packs, mixed vegetables, and industrial food processing.
Can you supply bulk packing?Yes. We can supply bulk packing such as 1x10kg/carton, 1x20lbs/carton, or customized foodservice packing.
Can you support private label retail packing?Yes. We can support retail packs such as 400g, 500g, 1kg, 1lb, or customized private label packing according to buyer artwork and destination market requirements.
How should IQF green beans be stored?They should be stored and transported at -18°C or below. Repeated thawing and refreezing should be avoided.
Can I mix frozen green beans with other frozen products in one container?Yes. We can discuss mixed container solutions with other frozen vegetables, fruits, or mushrooms according to order quantity, packing size, and shipment plan.
What documents can you provide for frozen green bean orders?We can support product specification, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate documents, and batch traceability records according to buyer and destination market requirements.
What is the MOQ for IQF green beans?The regular MOQ is 1x20'FCL or around 10-12 MT depending on packing and loading plan. For mixed container orders, please share your required items, packing plan, quantity, and destination port so we can evaluate the loading solution.
Request Frozen Green Beans Quotation and Packing Options
Looking for IQF green beans or frozen string beans for foodservice, food processing, or private label packing? Send us your required diameter, length, whole or cut form, packing, quantity, destination port, and application. GreenLand-food can provide specification, COA, packing options, MOQ, lead time, quotation, and mixed container suggestions for your order.
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Technical specification · reference schedule
IQF Frozen Green Beans
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.
01 / Physical & Sensory
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | 5991, Heihu, Lanhu, 86-1, or according to raw material season and buyer requirementPublished reference | Check raw-material identity and variety/source declaration against the ordered programme. |
| Style | Frozen / IQFPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Available Forms | Whole green beans, cut green beans, customized cut lengthsPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Whole Green Beans Size | Diameter: 6-8 mm; Length: 6-12 cm Diameter: 7-9 mm; Length: 6-12 cm Diameter: 8-10 mm; Length: 7-13 cmPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Cut Green Beans Size | Diameter: 6-10 mm or 6-12 mm Length: 20-30 mm, 20-40 mm, 30-50 mm, 40-60 mm, or customizedPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Color | Natural green to dark greenPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Texture | Tender green bean texture after proper cooking or heating, without serious over-mature fiberPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Grade | A GradePublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Origin | ChinaPublished reference | Reconcile source declaration, intake lot and shipment documents. |
| 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. |
02 / Physicochemical & Residue Controls
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
03 / Microbiological Criteria
| 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. |
| 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. |
04 / Freezing & Cold Chain
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -18°C or belowPublished 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. |
05 / Pack Size & Shelf Life
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 1 × 10 kg/carton, 1 × 20lbs/carton, 12 × 2lbs/carton, 20 × 400 g/carton, 10 × 1 kg/carton, 4 × 2.5 kg/carton, retail packs, foodservice packs, or customizedPublished reference | Check approved pack drawing, calibrated scale and production records. |
| Shelf Life | 24 monthsPublished 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. |
06 / Process Controls
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Method | Selected, trimmed, washed, blanched, cooled, drained, IQF frozen, inspected, and packedPublished 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 species, round/flat pod type and cross-cut versus lengthwise-sliced style. | 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. |
07 / Ingredients, Additives & Allergens
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | 100% green beansPublished reference | Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment. |
| Ingredient / Additives | 100% green beans, no additives unless otherwise required by buyer specificationPublished 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. |
08 / Defects & Foreign Matter
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Defect Tolerance | Controlled stems, strings, over-mature beans, broken pieces, yellowing, discoloration, insect damage, foreign material, excessive ice, and serious clumpingPublished reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Codex reference: small pieces | ≤20 % m/mExternal reference Codex | 300 g sample: pieces <10 mm for cut/sliced, <20 mm for whole; includes loose seeds and seed pieces. Sufficiently blanched quick-frozen Phaseolus vulgaris or P. coccineus pods in whole, cut or sliced style; confirm botanical species. Excludes asparagus/cowpea long beans. The cited Codex standard excludes products indicated for further industrial processing. |
| Intrinsic defect classification | Stem ends, strings, mature seeds, fibrous pods, blemishes and broken pieces. | 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. |
09 / Packaging Materials & Label
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| OEM / Private Label | Available according to buyer packing and artwork requirementsPublished 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. |
10 / Detection & Traceability
| 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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