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IQF Lotus Root

GreenLand-food supplies IQF frozen lotus root slices and cuts for global importers, distributors, hot pot supply chains, Asian foodservice buyers, ready meal factories, frozen vegetable brands and private label customers. We prepare selected lotus root through peeling, washing, slicing or cutting, blanching when required, cooling, inspection, IQF freezing and frozen packing. We prepare frozen lotus root slices, half-moon cuts, quarter cuts, irregular cuts, dices, sticks and customized formats according to buyer application. For quotation, we help your purchasing team confirm cut type, slice diameter, thickness, color requirement, broken slice tolerance, packing, MOQ, documents and mixed container plan.

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Technical Parameters

IQF Frozen Lotus Root Slices for Foodservice, Hot Pot and Bulk Frozen Vegetable Supply

We prepare frozen lotus root slices, half-moon cuts, quarter cuts, irregular cuts, dices, sticks and customized formats according to buyer application. For quotation, we help your purchasing team confirm cut type, slice diameter, thickness, color requirement, broken slice tolerance, packing, MOQ, documents and mixed container plan.

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IQF frozen lotus root slices for bulk supply

IQF lotus root close-up helps buyers check natural hole pattern, slice appearance, color and frozen condition before sample confirmation.

Buyer Risks & GreenLand-food Controls

Lotus root grows in mud and has natural holes, so buyers often worry about mud residue, dark spots, oxidation, broken slices, uneven thickness and foreign material. We connect each risk with a practical control point before confirming the order standard.

Buyer Concern	Product / Order Risk	GreenLand-food Control	Buyer Result
Mud or sand residue	Dirty holes, poor appearance or foreign material complaint	We control washing, trimming, visual inspection and final sorting before packing.	Cleaner slice appearance and clearer pre-shipment inspection standard.
Oxidation and dark color	Brown, grey or blackened pieces affect retail and hot pot presentation	We review raw material freshness, peeling, cutting, blanching process and frozen storage.	More stable ivory-white to light cream color by agreed specification.
Uneven diameter or thickness	Different cooking time, poor portion control or inconsistent retail pack display	We confirm S/M/L diameter grade, thickness range and cut tolerance before quotation.	Application-matched slices, dices or cuts for the buyer's channel.
Broken slices and irregular pieces	Natural holes make lotus root slices easy to crack during cutting and freezing	We inspect broken rate, cracked pieces and small fragments according to order standard.	Better usable yield and clearer claim basis for bulk orders.
Cold-chain fluctuation	Clumping, frost build-up, texture loss or carton damage during transport	We keep frozen storage at -18°C or below and review loading temperature and container plan.	More stable frozen condition for import, distribution and foodservice use.

Choosing the Right IQF Lotus Root Form

We supply IQF frozen lotus root for B2B frozen vegetable sourcing. We provide lotus root forms by raw material season, lotus root diameter, cutting standard, and order requirement.

Frozen Lotus Root Slices

We supply slices for hot pot, foodservice, retail packs, ready meals, and Asian cuisine applications where visible hole pattern and even thickness matter.

Frozen Lotus Root Half-Moons

We prepare half-moons for foodservice, ready meals, soups, stews, and prepared vegetable programs that need easier portioning.

Frozen Lotus Root Dices / Cubes

We review dices and cubes for food manufacturing, mixed vegetables, ready meals, frozen meal kits, and prepared foods.

Random Cuts and Customized Cuts

We can review random cuts, strip cuts, diameter, thickness, shape, and packing according to buyer specification and final application.

frozen lotus root slices diameter and thickness

Slice photo for checking thickness, color and visible lotus root hole pattern.

IQF lotus root slices S M L diameter grades

Diameter grade image helps confirm S/M/L or customized slice size.

frozen lotus root half moon cuts for ready meals

Half-moon and cut-form evidence for foodservice, ready meal and mixed vegetable planning.

Size and Thickness Options

For frozen lotus root slices, buyers usually confirm diameter, thickness, color requirement, packing, and final application before order. GreenLand-food can review slice size, cut type, and packing solution according to buyer requirements.

Common Slice Diameter

S: 40-50mm
M: 50-60mm
L: 60-70mm
Customized diameter according to buyer requirement

Common Slice Thickness

5-7mm
8-10mm
Customized thickness according to buyer requirement

Dices / Cubes

10x10mm
15x15mm
20x20mm
Customized size

Random Cuts / Half-Moons

Random cuts: 7-9g/pc, or according to buyer specification
Half-moon diameter and thickness can be confirmed according to buyer specification.

Key Product Features

Individually quick frozen lotus root slices and cuts.

Available in slices, half-moons, dices, random cuts, strips, and customized cuts.

Natural ivory-white to light creamy-white color.

Controlled diameter and thickness for order consistency.

Clean lotus root hole pattern appearance for retail and hot pot applications.

Controlled oxidation, browning, black spots, black rings, and broken pieces.

Peeled, washed, cut, and IQF frozen, with blanching adjusted if required.

Free-flowing frozen condition for bulk foodservice and processing use.

We prepare lotus root forms for hot pot, soups, ready meals, frozen meal kits, Asian vegetable packs, and food processing.

We review bulk foodservice packing, retail packs, and private label packing by MOQ and destination market.

Stored and shipped under frozen cold chain at -18°C or below.

Processing Flow

We prepare IQF frozen lotus root through factory processing and export packing. The process controls slice diameter, thickness, color, mud and sand residue, broken pieces, dark defects, foreign material, and free-flowing frozen condition.

Raw Material Selection Peeling Washing and Mud / Sand Removal Trimming Slicing / Cutting / Dicing Size and Thickness Grading Color and Defect Sorting Blanching if Required Cooling Draining IQF Freezing Final Inspection Metal Detection Packing Cold Storage

We adjust blanching according to buyer specification and application. Buyers can define final cooking or heating instructions according to their application and label requirement.

Product Specification

Product Name	IQF Frozen Lotus Root / Frozen Lotus Root Slices
Ingredient	100% lotus root
Processing Method	Selected, peeled, washed, sliced or cut, blanched if required, cooled, drained, IQF frozen, inspected, and packed
Style	Frozen / IQF
Available Forms	Slices, half-moons, dices, cubes, random cuts, customized cuts
Slice Diameter	S: 40-50mm M: 50-60mm L: 60-70mm Customized diameter according to buyer requirement
Slice Thickness	5-7mm, 8-10mm, or according to buyer specification
Dices / Cubes	10x10mm, 15x15mm, 20x20mm, or customized
Random Cuts	7-9g/pc, or according to buyer specification
Color	Natural ivory white to light creamy white
Appearance	Clean slices or cuts with visible lotus root hole pattern, without serious oxidation or darkening
Texture	Typical lotus root texture after proper cooking or heating
Grade	A Grade
Defect Tolerance	Controlled oxidation, browning, black spots, black rings, mud residue, sand residue, broken slices, irregular cuts, surface defects, foreign material, excessive ice, and serious clumping
Ingredient / Additives	100% lotus root, no additives unless otherwise required by buyer specification
Packing	20x500g/carton, 10x1kg/carton, 6x2.5lbs/carton, 1x10kg/carton, 20lb carton, 8oz retail pack, 16oz retail pack, 1lb retail pack, 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 and pallet requirement
Shelf Life	24 months
Storage Temperature	-18°C or below
Origin	China
Crop Season	September-October, or subject to 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 documents if applicable, Organic only when certified batch is 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, hot pot, soups, ready meals, frozen meal kits, Asian vegetable packs, retail frozen packs, and industrial food processing
OEM / Private Label	Available according to buyer packing and artwork requirements
Export Markets	Europe, North America, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and other frozen food markets

Quality Control Points

For IQF frozen lotus root orders, we focus on specification stability, color control, mud and sand residue control, foreign material prevention, cold-chain handling, and batch traceability. These controls help reduce buyer risks such as darkening, broken slices, dirty holes, clumping, and uneven size.

Raw material selection: We control lotus root maturity, diameter, texture, and surface condition before processing.

Peeling quality control: We control peeling completeness and reduce peel residue, rough surface, and uneven appearance.

Mud and sand residue control: We wash and inspect surface grooves and holes to reduce mud and sand residue risk.

Color and oxidation control: We maintain natural ivory-white to light creamy-white color and reduce serious oxidation, browning, and darkening.

Slice diameter control: We control slice diameter such as 40-50mm, 50-60mm, or 60-70mm according to buyer specification.

Slice thickness control: We control thickness such as 5-7mm or 8-10mm according to buyer requirement.

Hole pattern appearance control: We maintain clean and recognizable lotus root hole pattern for retail packs and hot pot applications.

Broken slice control: We control broken slices, cracked pieces, small fragments, and irregular cuts.

Black spot and black ring control: We remove slices with black spots, black rings, bruising, dark streaks, and serious internal defects.

Surface defect control: We control scratches, mechanical damage, discoloration, over-mature pieces, and fibrous pieces.

Foreign material control: We control soil, sand, plant residues, plastic, metal, insects, and other materials through washing, sorting, and inspection.

Blanching control: If blanching is required, we control time and temperature to help stabilize color, texture, and product performance.

Moisture control: We control draining before freezing to reduce excessive ice, clumping, and poor appearance.

IQF separation: We control serious clumping and maintain free-flowing frozen lotus root slices or cuts.

Final inspection: We check diameter, thickness, color, defect level, foreign material, and product appearance before packing.

Metal detection: We use metal detection before final packing or shipment.

Microbiological testing: We arrange TPC, coliforms, E. coli, yeast and mold, Salmonella, and Listeria checks according to buyer or destination market requirements.

Residue and heavy metal control: We coordinate testing according to destination market requirements.

Batch traceability: We connect each batch with raw material records, production records, packing information, cold storage records, and shipment documents.

Bulk Packing and Private Label Options

We prepare bulk packing for foodservice and industrial buyers, as well as retail private label packing for distributors, supermarkets, and frozen food brands. We confirm carton strength, inner bag, net weight, gross weight, batch number, production date, shelf life, storage condition and label information before production or shipment.

Bulk Packing
1x10kg/carton, 20lb carton, customized bulk cartons

Foodservice Packs
10x1kg/carton, 6x2.5lbs/carton, and foodservice packs

Retail Packs
20x500g/carton, 8oz retail pack, 16oz retail pack, 1lb retail pack, 500g retail pack, 1kg retail pack

OEM / Private Label
Retail color bag, buyer artwork review, barcode, label language, carton marks and palletized shipment

Distributor Supply
Wholesale cartons and retail-ready frozen lotus root slices

Mixed Container
We review loading with other frozen vegetables, fruits, or mushrooms according to product compatibility and packing plan.

Applications of IQF Frozen Lotus Root

GreenLand-food positions frozen lotus root as a B2B frozen vegetable ingredient for foodservice, retail, and processing channels. We match cut type, diameter, thickness, packing, and document support to the buyer's application.

Hot Pot and Asian Restaurant Supply

We match lotus root slices and half-moon cuts for hot pot restaurants, mala tang chains, Asian restaurants, buffet supply, ramen shops and Chinese cuisine channels.

Ready Meal and Meal Kit Production

We review cut form, thickness, cooking performance and packing for ready meals, frozen meal kits, soup packs, bento meals and prepared vegetable programs.

Retail & Asian Food Distribution

We confirm retail pouch size, carton marks, label information and visual slice grade for Asian supermarkets, ethnic food channels and private label frozen vegetable brands.

Industrial Processing

We review dices, sticks, irregular cuts and customized cuts for repacking, formula blending, mixed vegetables, dumpling fillings, prepared foods and seasoned vegetable products.

Soup and Broth Products

We prepare slices or cuts for soups, stews, broth bases and traditional Asian-style meal solutions where shape, color and texture after heating matter.

Frozen Vegetable Mixes

We review lotus root slices, dices or cuts for Asian vegetable blends, customized foodservice mixes and mixed-container frozen vegetable programs.

Snack and Value-Added Processing

We confirm slice thickness, defect tolerance and packing for buyers who further process lotus root into chips, fried snacks or seasoned vegetable products.

Certifications & Export Documents

For bulk IQF frozen lotus root orders, GreenLand-food provides 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 certified batch is available
Batch traceability records
Pre-shipment inspection support

BRC HACCP certified frozen lotus root supplier documents

Certificate and QA-file image for confirming document support before import orders.

Logistics & Cold Chain

We store and transport IQF frozen lotus root at -18°C or below. We arrange frozen container shipment and review mixed-container solutions for orders that combine lotus root with other frozen vegetables, fruits, or mushrooms. Loading quantity depends on packing format, cut type, slice thickness, pallet requirement, and destination port.

Stored at -18°C or below

Transported by frozen container

Cold chain temperature control

Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing

Around 10-12 MT per 20'FCL depending on packing

Around 22-24 MT per 40'RH depending on packing and pallet requirement

Why Choose GreenLand-food for IQF Frozen Lotus Root

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 prepare IQF frozen lotus root slices, cuts, dices, and other frozen vegetable, fruit, and mushroom products for importers, distributors, foodservice companies, and food manufacturers.

17+ years frozen food export experience

Long-term supply experience in frozen vegetables, fruits, and mushrooms

Frozen lotus root slices, half-moons, dices, random cuts, and customized cuts

Slice diameter and thickness review according to buyer specification

Oxidation control and visual inspection for lotus root slices

Bulk wholesale and private label packing support

Quality control from raw material selection to final packing and shipment

Mixed container ability and frozen cold-chain shipment arrangement

GreenLand frozen lotus root export packing capability

Factory and product-range image for OEM communication, mixed container planning and supplier evaluation.

IQF lotus root processing and frozen food equipment

Processing image helps buyers understand washing, cutting, freezing and packing capability.

GreenLand-food frozen lotus root export supplier

Supplier capability image for broader frozen vegetable, fruit and mushroom sourcing.

FAQ

What is IQF frozen lotus root?

IQF frozen lotus root is lotus root that has been selected, peeled, washed, sliced or cut, blanched if required, individually quick frozen, inspected, and packed. We can supply slices, half-moons, dices, random cuts, or customized cuts according to buyer requirements.

What frozen lotus root forms can you supply?

We review frozen lotus root slices, half-moons, quarter cuts, irregular cuts, dices, sticks and customized cuts according to buyer specification, application and order requirement.

What lotus root slice sizes can you supply?

Common slice diameter options include S 40-50mm, M 50-60mm, and L 60-70mm. Common thickness options include 5-7mm and 8-10mm. We confirm final size according to buyer specification and raw material condition.

Can you supply frozen lotus root dices or cubes?

Yes. Besides slices, we review lotus root dices or cubes such as 10x10mm, 15x15mm, 20x20mm, or customized sizes according to buyer application.

Is frozen lotus root blanched before freezing?

Blanching can be adjusted according to buyer specification and product application. Some lotus root products may be blanched before IQF freezing to support color, texture, and product stability.

How do you control lotus root color?

We review raw material condition, peeling, washing, cutting, blanching if required, draining, and frozen storage to help control oxidation, browning, black spots, and serious darkening.

What are the main applications of frozen lotus root?

We prepare frozen lotus root for hot pot, Asian foodservice, soups, stews, ready meals, frozen meal kits, retail frozen packs, and industrial food processing.

Can you supply bulk packing?

Yes. We can supply bulk packing such as 1x10kg/carton, 20lb carton, or customized foodservice packing.

Can you support private label retail packing?

Yes. We can support retail packs such as 500g, 1kg, 8oz, 16oz, 1lb, or customized private label packing according to buyer artwork and destination market requirements.

How should IQF frozen lotus root be stored?

Keep the product frozen at -18°C or below during storage and transportation. Stable frozen handling helps reduce clumping, frost build-up and texture damage.

Can I mix frozen lotus root with other frozen products in one container?

Yes. We review 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 lotus root orders?

We provide 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 frozen lotus root?

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.

Can you supply Organic frozen lotus root?

We review organic frozen lotus root only when certified batches are available. We confirm organic claims and documents before order confirmation.

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Looking for IQF frozen lotus root slices, cuts, dices, or customized lotus root products for foodservice, food processing, or private label packing? Send us your required cut type, slice diameter, thickness, 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 Lotus Root

We review the selected form, grade, process and packing against the technical schedule below. Published and TDS values are specification references for order review. External benchmarks apply only within their stated scope. Acceptance is governed by the signed SKU specification; the identified lot COA reports actual measured results.

Form: Lotus-root slices, segments or dice Product category: Frozen Lotus Root

01 / Physical & Sensory

Parameter	Specification / reference	Verification & order basis
Style	Frozen / IQFPublished reference	Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification.
Related form options	Slices, half-moons, dices, cubes, random cuts, customized cutsPublished reference	The selected form shown above governs this schedule. Other published forms require their own cut, process and acceptance specification.
Random Cuts	7-9 g/pc, or according to buyer specificationPublished reference	Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance.
Color	Natural ivory white to light creamy whitePublished reference	Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition.
Appearance	Clean slices or cuts with visible lotus root hole pattern, without serious oxidation or darkeningPublished reference	Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition.
Texture	Typical lotus root texture after proper cooking or heatingPublished 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.
Dimensional inspection basis	Confirm all required axes of the nominal cut and the in-size fraction; specify how irregular edges and fines are classified.	Measure length, width and thickness on the frozen sample; report count- or mass-based in-size percentage.

02 / Physicochemical & Residue Controls

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	20 × 500 g/carton, 10 × 1 kg/carton, 6 × 2.5lbs/carton, 1 × 10 kg/carton, 20lb carton, 8oz retail pack, 16oz retail pack, 1lb retail pack, 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, peeled, washed, sliced or cut, blanched if required, 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	Inspect root cavities after washing; define peeled state and the blanching or anti-browning route.	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% lotus rootPublished reference	Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment.
Ingredient / Additives	100% lotus root, 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 oxidation, browning, black spots, black rings, mud residue, sand residue, broken slices, irregular cuts, surface defects, foreign material, excessive ice, and serious clumpingPublished reference	Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition.
Intrinsic defect classification	Peel, mud within cavities, brown edges, hard fibres and broken slices.	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.

Order approval: Confirm the selected form and grade, ingredient formula, intended use, destination market, packing, sampling plan and test panel. The signed specification controls acceptance; the identified lot COA reports actual results.

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