Frozen Long Green Beans
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Technical Parameters
Product Description
GreenLand supplies IQF Frozen Long Beans, also known as Frozen Yardlong Beans or Frozen Asparagus Beans in some markets, for global B2B buyers. Our customers include importers, Asian food distributors, frozen vegetable wholesalers, foodservice suppliers, restaurant chains, ready meal factories, central kitchens and private label brands.
Our frozen long beans are made from selected fresh long beans harvested at suitable maturity. We trim, wash, cut or keep the beans whole according to specification, then blanch, individually quick freeze, inspect and pack them under frozen vegetable export standards.
Available forms include whole frozen long beans and frozen long bean cuts. Common whole lengths include 8-10cm, 10-15cm or customized length. Common cut lengths include 2-4cm, 3-5cm, 4-6cm or customized sizes according to buyer requirements and production feasibility.
GreenLand IQF Frozen Long Beans are suitable for Asian cuisine, stir-fries, curry dishes, ready meals, soups, frozen meal kits, foodservice kitchens and retail frozen vegetable packs. We focus on natural green color, tender texture, controlled maturity, reduced tough strings, stable cut length, low defect rate, low foreign matter risk, IQF free-flowing performance and stable cold-chain storage.
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Available Long Bean Forms
IQF Whole Long Beans
Common lengths include 8-10cm, 10-15cm or customized length. Whole frozen long beans are suitable for Asian cuisine, restaurant kitchens, foodservice, retail frozen packs and premium vegetable lines.
IQF Cut Long Beans
Common sizes include 2-4cm, 3-5cm and 4-6cm. Cut long beans are suitable for stir-fries, ready meals, soups, curry dishes, industrial cooking and frozen meal kits.
Frozen Yardlong Beans
Yardlong beans are also called asparagus beans or Chinese long beans in some markets. This naming helps buyers identify the product more clearly for Asian food channels.
Tender / String-Controlled Long Beans
We select raw materials with suitable maturity to reduce tough strings, over-mature texture, yellowing pods and poor visual appearance in finished frozen long beans.
Product image helps buyers check natural green color, pod shape and raw material maturity.
Cut long beans can be matched with 2-4cm, 3-5cm, 4-6cm or customized length requirements.
Product Specification
The following specification helps importers, distributors and food manufacturers confirm product identity, cut length, packing, storage and export document requirements before quotation.
| Product Name | IQF Frozen Long Beans / Frozen Yardlong Beans / Frozen Asparagus Beans |
| Market Terms | Frozen Long Beans, Frozen Long Green Beans, Whole Frozen Long Beans, Frozen Long Bean Cuts, Bulk Frozen Long Beans |
| Ingredient | 100% long beans |
| Origin | China |
| Cultivation | Conventional long beans |
| Processing Method | Selected fresh long beans, trimming, washing, blanching, IQF freezing, inspection and packing |
| Style | Frozen, IQF |
| Available Forms | Whole long beans, cut long beans and customized cuts |
| Common Sizes | Whole: 8-10cm / 10-15cm / customized length; Cut: 2-4cm / 3-5cm / 4-6cm; other sizes by buyer requirement and production feasibility |
| Color | Natural green |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical long bean flavor, free from off-odor |
| Texture | Tender after cooking, controlled string and fiber |
| Grade | Grade A or according to buyer specification |
| Defect Control | Control tough strings, over-mature pods, broken pieces, insect damage, rust spots, yellowing pods, black spots, stems, leaves, soft rot, sloughing and foreign matter |
| Additives | No additives unless required by customer specification |
| Foreign Material | Practically free from foreign matter, controlled by inspection and metal detection |
| Packaging | Bulk: 10kg/carton, 20lb/carton, 40lb/carton, 20kg/carton if required; Retail: 400g x 20/carton, 500g bag, 1kg bag; Private label by artwork and market requirement |
| MOQ | 1x20' FCL or around 12 MT. Mixed container can be discussed according to order plan and stock availability. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under proper frozen storage |
| Storage Temperature | ≤ -18°C |
| Harvest Season | June to September |
| Supply Season | Year-round supply can be arranged through frozen storage and production planning |
| Loading Capacity | Around 20-24 MT per 40' reefer container, depending on packaging format |
| Delivery | By reefer container under frozen cold-chain conditions |
| Loading Port | Xiamen / Qingdao / Dalian / Ningbo or other China ports according to shipment arrangement |
| Lead Time | Usually 15-21 days after order confirmation and deposit, depending on season, quantity, stock and packaging |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA, ECO CERT or according to actual factory and order requirement |
| Export Markets | USA, Canada, Europe, Israel and other global markets |
| Documents Available | Specification sheet, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate and other documents upon request |
Why Buyers Choose GreenLand IQF Frozen Long Beans
Whole and Cut Options
We supply IQF whole long beans and cut long beans in different lengths for foodservice, retail and industrial applications.
Stable Cut Length
Cut long beans can be supplied in common lengths such as 2-4cm, 3-5cm and 4-6cm, with customized sizes available according to buyer requirements.
Tender Texture and String Control
Selected raw materials with suitable maturity help reduce tough strings, over-mature pods and poor texture after cooking.
IQF Free-Flowing Performance
IQF processing helps keep long beans separated, making them easier to weigh, portion, mix, cook and repack.
Asian Foodservice and Retail Use
Frozen long beans are suitable for Asian cuisine, stir-fries, curry dishes, ready meals, soups, frozen meal kits, foodservice kitchens and retail frozen vegetable packs.
Flexible Packaging and Export Support
GreenLand can support bulk cartons, foodservice packs, retail bags, private label packaging, COA, batch information and shipment documents.
Processing & Quality Control
Fresh Long Bean Selection
We select fresh long beans with suitable maturity, natural green color and tender texture. Yellowing, over-mature, insect-damaged, rusty, moldy, broken or seriously defective pods are removed.
Trimming & Washing
We trim both ends according to product specification, then wash the beans to reduce soil, field residues and visible impurities.
Cutting / Size Control
We keep whole pods or cut into required lengths. Length, diameter, broken pieces, irregular cuts and excessive stems are checked according to buyer specification.
Blanching
Blanching helps stabilize color, flavor and texture before freezing. Blanching conditions can be adjusted according to product specification and final application.
Cooling & IQF Freezing
We cool long beans quickly after blanching. IQF freezing helps keep whole beans or cut pieces separated and free-flowing.
Defect Inspection
We inspect color, size, tenderness, tough strings, over-mature pods, broken pieces, rust spots, insect damage, stems, leaves, sloughing and foreign matter.
Metal Detection
We use metal detection before final packing to reduce foreign material risk and support buyer QA file requirements.
Packing & Cold Storage
We pack in bulk cartons, foodservice bags, retail bags or private label packaging, then store and ship at ≤ -18°C to avoid thawing and refreezing.
Applications of IQF Frozen Long Beans
Asian Cuisine
Frozen long beans are suitable for Chinese, Southeast Asian, Indian and other Asian-style dishes where yardlong beans are commonly used.
Stir-Fries & Curry Dishes
Cut long beans can be used in stir-fries, curry dishes, mixed vegetable dishes, rice meals and prepared sauces.
Ready Meals & Frozen Meal Kits
Whole or cut long beans are suitable for ready meals, frozen meal kits, rice dishes, noodle dishes and vegetable side dishes.
Foodservice & Central Kitchens
Bulk frozen long beans are suitable for restaurants, hotels, catering kitchens, buffet supply and central kitchens.
Soups, Stews & Industrial Cooking
Cut long beans provide green color, texture and vegetable content for soups, stews, sauces and industrial cooking applications.
Retail Frozen Vegetable Packs
Retail packaging can be arranged for supermarkets, Asian food stores, frozen vegetable brands and private label customers.
Packaging & Private Label
GreenLand can provide flexible packaging for bulk import, foodservice, retail and private label channels. We review net weight, inner bag, carton strength, label language, barcode, artwork, carton marks, pallet requirement, destination market rules and loading plan before order confirmation.
Bulk Packing
10kg/carton, 20lb/carton, 40lb/carton or 20kg/carton if required.
Foodservice Packing
1kg bag, 2.5kg bag, 5kg bag or 10kg carton according to buyer channel and stock plan.
Retail Packing
400g x 20/carton, 500g bag, 1kg bag or customized consumer pack.
Private Label
Plain bag or printed bag, buyer artwork, customized carton mark and market-specific label requirements.
Carton mark information may include product name, net weight, origin, production date, best before date, batch number, storage condition and buyer mark. Frozen long beans can be discussed together with frozen green beans, frozen green peas, frozen sweet corn, frozen carrots, frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower, frozen mixed vegetables or other frozen products according to stock and order plan.
Certificates & Export Documents
GreenLand can support export buyers with quality and shipment documents according to order and destination market requirements. These files help importers prepare customs clearance, buyer QA records, internal approval and repeat-order comparison.
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 other certificates can be discussed according to the actual factory, product type, raw material, destination market and order agreement.
For ECO CERT or organic-related requirements, we confirm certificate scope and product availability before final quotation.
Factory / Production Display
See our frozen vegetable processing capability, including raw material selection, trimming, washing, cutting, blanching, IQF freezing, inspection, packing and cold-chain handling. For specific frozen long bean production videos, batch photos, packaging details or loading records, please contact GreenLand.
Factory display helps buyers understand frozen vegetable processing and order coordination capability.
Production line display supports review of trimming, washing, cutting, IQF freezing, packing and cold-chain handling.
Certificate display supports buyer QA review. Final certificate scope should be confirmed by product, factory and order agreement.
Global supply experience helps buyers discuss packing, shipment documents, loading and repeat-order standards.
FAQ
Are frozen long beans the same as yardlong beans?
In many markets, long beans are also called yardlong beans, asparagus beans or Chinese long beans. Product naming can be adjusted according to the buyer's market terminology.
What forms of frozen long beans can you supply?
We can supply IQF whole long beans, cut long beans and customized lengths according to buyer requirements.
What are the common sizes for frozen long beans?
Common whole lengths include 8-10cm and 10-15cm. Common cut lengths include 2-4cm, 3-5cm and 4-6cm. Other sizes can be discussed based on production feasibility.
Are your frozen long beans IQF?
Yes, our main supply is IQF frozen long beans. IQF processing helps keep beans separated and convenient for weighing, mixing, cooking and repacking.
How do you control tough strings and over-mature beans?
We select long beans with suitable maturity and inspect raw materials and finished products to reduce tough strings, over-mature pods, yellowing beans, broken pieces and major defects.
What packaging options are available?
We can provide 10kg bulk cartons, 20lb cartons, 40lb cartons, 400g retail bags, 500g bags, 1kg bags, foodservice bags and private label packaging according to buyer requirements.
What is the shelf life?
The common shelf life is 24 months when stored at ≤ -18°C under proper frozen storage conditions.
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 long beans?
Yes. We review bag size, artwork, label language, barcode, carton mark, destination market rules and loading plan before private label production.
Can frozen long beans be used for ready meals?
Yes. Whole or cut frozen long beans can be used for ready meals, frozen meal kits, rice dishes, noodle dishes, soups and vegetable side dishes.
Can frozen long beans be mixed with other frozen vegetables?
Mixed container can be discussed according to stock availability, packing format, destination port and loading arrangement.
What MOQ should we plan for bulk frozen long beans?
The common MOQ is 1x20' FCL or around 12 MT. Final MOQ depends on product form, packing, stock and order schedule.
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Send Your Frozen Long Beans RFQ
To help GreenLand prepare an accurate quotation, please send your required product name for your market, form, cut length, diameter preference, grade, color requirement, defect tolerance, packing, quantity, destination port, application, private label requirement, document request, target lead time and mixed container plan.
We will review your IQF frozen long beans specification, confirm available whole or cut sizes, provide packaging options, prepare document support and discuss cold-chain shipment arrangement according to your order plan.
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Technical specification · reference schedule
Frozen Long 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | ChinaPublished reference | Reconcile source declaration, intake lot and shipment documents. |
| Style | Frozen, IQFPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Available Forms | Whole long beans, cut long beans and customized cutsPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Common Sizes | Whole: 8-10 cm / 10-15 cm / customized length; Cut: 2-4 cm / 3-5 cm / 4-6 cm; other sizes by buyer requirement and production feasibilityPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Color | Natural greenPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical long bean flavor, free from off-odorPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Texture | Tender after cooking, controlled string and fiberPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Grade | Grade A or according to buyer specificationPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Size-grade inspection | Use the selected diameter, length, piece mass or count-per-weight grade; state the proportion permitted outside the range. | Measure the named anatomical dimension; count and weigh the same representative sample. |
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°CPublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 24 months under proper 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. |
06 / Process Controls
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Method | Selected fresh long beans, trimming, washing, blanching, IQF freezing, inspection and packingPublished 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 Vigna versus Phaseolus identity; long-bean cut and maturity grades are selected separately. | 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% long beansPublished reference | Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment. |
| Additives | No additives unless required by customer 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 Control | Control tough strings, over-mature pods, broken pieces, insect damage, rust spots, yellowing pods, black spots, stems, leaves, soft rot, sloughing and foreign matterPublished reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Foreign Material | Practically free from foreign matter, controlled by inspection and metal detectionPublished reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Intrinsic defect classification | Stem ends, strings, coarse seeds, damaged pods and irregular cut lengths. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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