Frozen Spinach Cube
Description
Technical Parameters
Product Description
GreenLand Food supplies frozen spinach cubes, spinach blocks and spinach portions for foodservice, central kitchens, ready meal factories, soup and sauce producers, bakery filling manufacturers, pasta filling processors and industrial food buyers. We prepare selected fresh spinach through washing, trimming, blanching, chopping, forming into cubes or blocks, freezing and export packing.
Available sizes include 20g cubes, 25g cubes, 30g cubes, 40g cubes, 50g cubes, 100g portions, 150g portions, 500g blocks, 1kg blocks, 2kg blocks, 3lbs blocks and customized portion sizes. We support bulk packing, foodservice packing, retail packing and private label options, with COA, specification sheet and test reports according to buyer requirements.
Specification
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Product Name |
Frozen Spinach Cube / Frozen Spinach Block |
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Ingredient |
100% spinach |
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Product Forms |
Spinach cube, spinach block, spinach portion, spinach ball and chopped spinach block |
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Processing Type |
BQF / block frozen; IQF chopped spinach also available according to buyer application |
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Cube Size |
20g, 25g, 30g, 40g, 50g or customized portion weight |
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Portion Size |
100g, 150g or customized spinach portions for foodservice and central kitchens |
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Block Size |
500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3lbs or customized block weight |
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Cut Type |
Chopped spinach / spinach cut |
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Blanching |
Blanched before freezing to support green color, texture and enzyme control |
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Color |
Natural green to dark green |
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Flavor & Odor |
Typical spinach flavor, free from off-flavor |
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Texture |
Chopped spinach formed into stable cubes, balls, portions or blocks |
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Standard |
Clean spinach, controlled stems, no serious impurities, stable cube or block shape |
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Stem / Leaf Ratio |
Controlled according to buyer specification and target application |
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Defect Control |
Yellow leaves, coarse stems, sand, soil, foreign material and excessive ice controlled |
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Moisture / Drainage |
Cooling and draining controlled after blanching to reduce free water and ice crystals |
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Nitrate Test |
Nitrate testing can be arranged by batch if required by EU buyers, baby food processors, retail programs or strict food manufacturing customers |
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Packaging |
500g×20 bags/ctn, 1kg×10 bags/ctn, 10kg×1/ctn, 2lb×12 bags/ctn, 5lb×6/ctn, 20lb×1/ctn, 30lb×1/ctn, 40lb×1/ctn with inner PE or PP bag |
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Loading |
19-22 MT / 40ft frozen container, according to package format |
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Storage |
Keep frozen at -18°C or below |
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Shelf Life |
24 months at -18°C or below |
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Delivery Time |
10-15 days after order confirmation, subject to stock, packing format and order quantity |
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Supply Period |
All year round |
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MOQ |
1×20'FCL or mixed container negotiable according to size, packing and order plan |
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Certificates |
HACCP, ISO, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA, ECO CERT support according to buyer requirement |
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Documents |
Specification, COA, microbiological test, pesticide residue test, heavy metal test, nitrate test if required and peroxidase-negative result if required |
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Applications |
Foodservice, ready meals, soup, sauce, pasta filling, bakery filling, catering, central kitchens and industrial processing |
Need a fixed spinach cube or block weight?
Send us your required spinach cube size, block weight, packing, quantity, destination port and application. We can provide quotation, specification sheet and available crop information.
Frozen Spinach Cube, Block and Portion Options
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Product Form |
Common Size |
Suitable Buyers |
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Small Spinach Cube |
20g, 25g, 30g, 40g, 50g |
Foodservice kitchens, catering and portion control programs |
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Spinach Portion |
100g, 150g, customized |
Restaurants, central kitchens and meal preparation factories |
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Spinach Ball |
20g-50g or customized |
Foodservice buyers that need countable portions and easy kitchen dosing |
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Spinach Block |
500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3lbs |
Industrial processing, soup factories and sauce factories |
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Chopped Spinach Block |
500g / 1kg / 10kg bulk |
Bakery filling, pasta filling, ready meals and bulk food production |
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IQF Chopped Spinach |
10×10mm or 1cm |
Loose product for continuous production and easier weighing |
Portion control for foodservice
We prepare countable spinach cubes and spinach portions so kitchens can reduce manual weighing, manage recipe dosing and control waste. Smaller cube weights are useful for catering, chain restaurants and central kitchen meal preparation.
Block format for industrial use
We prepare larger spinach blocks for soup, sauce, pasta filling, bakery filling and industrial processing lines where the buyer needs efficient bulk input instead of small retail-style pieces.
BQF Spinach Cube vs IQF Chopped Spinach: How to Choose
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Type |
Feature |
Best For |
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BQF Spinach Cube |
Fixed-weight block or ball format for portion use. |
Foodservice, catering and central kitchens |
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BQF Spinach Block |
Larger block frozen format for high-volume input. |
Soup, sauce and industrial processing |
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IQF Chopped Spinach |
Loose, free-flowing chopped spinach for weighing and continuous feeding. |
Ready meals, mixed vegetables and filling production |
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IQF Spinach Cut |
Cut leaf format with better visible leaf structure. |
Retail packs and foodservice side dishes |
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Spinach Puree Block |
Project-specific puree or softer block format can be discussed. |
Baby food, soup base, puree and sauce |
Why Frozen Spinach Cubes Are Practical for B2B Buyers
Portion-Controlled Use
We prepare fixed-weight cubes so foodservice teams can count portions and reduce repeated weighing.
Recipe Dosing
Consistent cube and block weights support stable formulation for central kitchens, ready meals and sauce production.
Less Kitchen Preparation
Washed, blanched, chopped and formed spinach reduces trimming and cleaning work before cooking or further processing.
Cold Storage Management
Carton and bag formats help buyers arrange frozen storage, stock rotation and mixed container loading.
Waste Control
Fixed portions help kitchens take only the required amount for each batch, service period or production run.
From Fresh Spinach to Frozen Spinach Cubes
1. Raw Material Inspection
We inspect spinach leaf color, maturity, yellow leaves, coarse stems, sand, soil and visible foreign material.
2. Trimming and Sorting
We remove coarse stems, roots, yellow leaves, aged leaves and unsuitable raw material before processing.
3. Washing and Sand Removal
We use multi-stage washing to control sand, soil and field impurities.
4. Blanching
We blanch spinach to support green color stability, enzyme control and frozen storage performance.
5. Cooling and Draining
We cool and drain after blanching to reduce excess water, ice crystals and block deformation.
6. Chopping / Cutting
We cut spinach into chopped spinach or spinach cut according to order requirements.
7. Forming into Cubes or Blocks
We form spinach into 20g, 25g, 30g, 40g, 50g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg or customized formats.
8. BQF Freezing / IQF Option
We freeze block products as BQF spinach cubes or blocks; IQF chopped spinach is available for loose product needs.
9. Metal Detection and Final Inspection
We inspect finished products and complete metal detection before packing.
10. Packing and Frozen Storage
We pack by batch, mark cartons, store frozen and maintain cold chain handling at -18°C or below.
Blanching, Green Color and Peroxidase-Negative Control
We blanch spinach before freezing to stabilize color, texture and enzyme activity. Proper blanching helps maintain natural green color during frozen storage and supports more stable performance for foodservice, ready meals, soup, sauce and filling production.
Cooling and draining after blanching are important for reducing excess water, ice crystals and deformation in spinach cubes or blocks. Peroxidase-negative testing can be arranged according to buyer requirements, especially for EU buyers, foodservice programs, ready meal factories and baby food projects that need stricter blanching and color confirmation.
Quality Points Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering Frozen Spinach Cubes
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Check Point |
Why It Matters |
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Cube weight consistency |
It affects foodservice portioning, cost control and industrial dosing. |
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Block integrity |
It affects transportation, carton appearance and ease of use after opening. |
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Green color |
Yellowing may indicate raw material, blanching or cold chain risk. |
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Stem content |
Excessive coarse stems affect mouthfeel, grade and application value. |
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Sand and soil control |
Spinach is a leafy vegetable where sand complaints can create serious buyer risk. |
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Foreign material |
Field impurities, plastic, metal and other foreign material must be controlled. |
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Free water / ice crystal |
Excess water can create net weight disputes and inconvenience in further processing. |
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Drained yield |
Food factories may check the effective spinach content after thawing and draining. |
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Blanching result |
It affects green color, enzyme activity and frozen shelf-life performance. |
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Peroxidase-negative |
It can be used as a verification point for sufficient blanching when required. |
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Nitrate level |
EU buyers, baby food processors and some industrial customers may require batch testing. |
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Microbiological control |
Leafy vegetables require careful microbiological control for foodservice and retail programs. |
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Pesticide residue |
Export buyers for Europe, USA, Japan and Middle East markets may require residue testing. |
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Cold chain stability |
Temperature fluctuation can cause clumping, yellowing, deformation and water release. |
Nitrate Testing Support for EU and Strict Food Programs
Spinach is a leafy vegetable that may require nitrate attention in certain markets. For EU buyers, baby food processors, retail programs and strict food manufacturing customers, nitrate testing can be arranged by actual batch according to buyer requirements.
We can support pesticide residue, microbiological, heavy metal and nitrate testing according to destination market and order specification. Nitrate results should be confirmed by actual batch, crop season and destination market requirements.
Main Applications of Frozen Spinach Cubes
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Application |
Recommended Specification |
Page Direction |
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Foodservice Kitchens |
20g / 30g / 50g cubes |
We support fixed portions to reduce kitchen weighing and waste. |
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Central Kitchens |
100g / 150g portions |
We match portion sizes for batch meal preparation, group catering and chain restaurant supply. |
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Ready Meals |
20g-500g portions |
We prepare spinach cubes and blocks for frozen meals, prepared dishes and meal kits. |
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Soup & Sauce Production |
500g / 1kg / 2kg blocks |
We supply block formats for soup base, sauce, spinach puree and industrial cooking. |
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Pasta & Ravioli Filling |
500g / 1kg blocks |
We support spinach filling for pasta, ravioli, lasagna and dumpling-style products. |
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Bakery & Savory Pastry |
500g / 1kg blocks |
We supply for spinach pie, savory bread, pastry filling and prepared bakery products. |
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Baby Food / Puree |
Spinach block / puree option |
We discuss stricter test reports, nitrate requirements and document support before order confirmation. |
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Retail Frozen Packs |
500g / 1kg bags |
We support supermarket programs and private label frozen spinach packs. |
Packaging Options for Frozen Spinach Cubes and Blocks
Retail Packs
500g×20 bags/ctn and 1kg×10 bags/ctn for retail frozen spinach cube or block programs.
Foodservice Packs
2lb×12 bags/ctn and 5lb×6 bags/ctn for foodservice distributors and kitchens.
Bulk Packs
10kg×1/ctn, 20lb×1/ctn, 30lb×1/ctn and 40lb×1/ctn for industrial processing.
Cube and Block Sizes
20g, 25g, 30g, 40g, 50g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3lbs and customized formats.
Private Label Support
We support inner blue PE / PP bag, export carton, OEM private label, carton mark customization, batch code and production date.
Shipment Planning
Palletized shipment and mixed container loading can be discussed according to packing and order plan.
Documents and Test Reports Available for Frozen Spinach Cube Orders
We provide order-related documents according to buyer requirements, destination market and product application. Document support may include product specification, COA, microbiological test, pesticide residue test, heavy metal test, nitrate test if required, peroxidase-negative result if required, GMO statement if required and allergen statement if required.
Packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate can be provided if required. HACCP, ISO, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA and ECO CERT certificate support can be discussed before order confirmation.
Storage and Handling for Frozen Spinach Cubes
Frozen Storage
Store at -18°C or below and keep frozen during storage and transportation.
Cold Chain Handling
Avoid repeated thawing and refreezing to reduce ice crystals, deformation and excess water release.
Ready to Cook
Cook before consumption unless the product is specifically validated as ready-to-eat.
After Thawing
Use promptly after thawing according to food safety practice and application requirements.
Shelf Life
24 months under proper frozen storage in original unopened packing.
Why Choose GreenLand Food for Frozen Spinach Cube Supply
Multiple Portion Formats
We supply 20g cubes, 500g blocks, 1kg blocks, 2kg blocks, 3lbs blocks and customized formats.
Blanching and Moisture Control
We focus on blanching, cooling, draining, color stability and ice crystal control.
Buyer-Focused Quality Checks
We control sand, coarse stems, yellow leaves, foreign material, nitrate testing, microbiological testing and pesticide residue support.
Flexible Packing and Export Documents
We support retail, foodservice, bulk, private label, COA and export document requirements.
FAQ for Frozen Spinach Cubes and Blocks
1. What frozen spinach cube sizes can you supply?
Common cube sizes include 20g, 25g, 30g, 40g and 50g. Block sizes such as 500g, 1kg, 2kg and 3lbs are also available.
2. What is the difference between spinach cubes and spinach blocks?
Spinach cubes are smaller portion-controlled units for foodservice and catering. Spinach blocks are larger formats for soup, sauce, filling and industrial processing.
3. Are frozen spinach cubes blanched before freezing?
Yes. We usually blanch spinach before freezing to help stabilize green color, texture and enzyme activity.
4. Can you provide peroxidase-negative testing?
Yes. Peroxidase-negative testing can be arranged according to buyer requirements and order specification.
5. Can you arrange nitrate testing?
Yes. Nitrate testing can be arranged for EU buyers, baby food processors, retail programs or strict food manufacturing customers.
6. How do you control sand and impurities?
We control sand and impurities through raw material inspection, trimming, washing, sorting, blanching, final inspection and metal detection.
7. What packaging options are available?
500g×20 bags/ctn, 1kg×10 bags/ctn, 10kg×1/ctn, 2lb×12 bags/ctn, 5lb×6 bags/ctn, 20lb, 30lb and 40lb cartons are available.
8. What is the loading capacity?
Loading is usually around 19-22 MT per 40ft frozen container, depending on package format.
9. Are frozen spinach cubes ready to eat?
Unless specifically validated as ready-to-eat, frozen spinach cubes should be cooked before consumption. They are ready to cook and suitable for further processing.
10. What information should buyers provide for quotation?
Please provide cube or block size, packing, quantity, destination port, certificate requirement, nitrate testing requirement and application.
11. Can you supply frozen spinach balls or customized portions?
Yes. We can discuss spinach balls, portion weight, block weight, carton packing and private label requirements according to the buyer's target use.
12. Can you provide documents for retail or foodservice programs?
Yes. We can support specification, COA, test reports, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and other export documents according to the order.
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Technical specification · reference schedule
Frozen Spinach Cubes
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 |
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| Related form options | Spinach cube, spinach block, spinach portion, spinach ball and chopped spinach blockPublished reference | The selected form shown above governs this schedule. Other published forms require their own cut, process and acceptance specification. |
| Cube Size | 20 g, 25 g, 30 g, 40 g, 50 g or customized portion weightPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Block Size | 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3lbs or customized block weightPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Cut Type | Chopped spinach / spinach cutPublished 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. |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical spinach flavor, free from off-flavorPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Texture | Chopped spinach formed into stable cubes, balls, portions or blocksPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Stem / Leaf Ratio | Controlled according to buyer specification and target applicationPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - Small Spinach Cube | 20 g, 25 g, 30 g, 40 g, 50 gPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - Spinach Ball | 20 g-50 g or customizedPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - Spinach Block | 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3lbsPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - Chopped Spinach Block | 500 g / 1 kg / 10 kg bulkPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - IQF Chopped Spinach | 10 × 10 mm or 1 cmPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Portion consistency | State portion mass, dimensions and acceptable variation independently from internal cut size. | Weigh individual frozen portions and inspect mould/portion integrity on the agreed sample. |
02 / Physicochemical & Residue Controls
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
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| Moisture / Drainage | Cooling and draining controlled after blanching to reduce free water and ice crystalsPublished reference | Report validated laboratory method, sample basis and lot result. |
| Nitrate Test | Nitrate testing can be arranged by batch if required by EU buyers, baby food processors, retail programs or strict food manufacturing customersPublished reference | Use a validated analytical method for this matrix; report sample basis, unit, preparation and lot result. |
| Codex reference: mineral impurities | ≤0.1 % m/mExternal reference Codex | Whole-product basis for mineral impurities; use relevant CXS 234-1999 analytical methods. Only sufficiently blanched, properly drained quick-frozen Spinacia oleracea. Confirm blanching for SKUs whose page does not establish the route; raw spinach is outside this annex definition. Formed portions must use spinach as the declared ingredient. The cited Codex standard excludes products indicated for further industrial processing. |
| Codex reference: sodium chloride-free dry matter | ≥5.5 % m/mExternal reference Codex | Whole-product basis for mineral impurities; use relevant CXS 234-1999 analytical methods. Only sufficiently blanched, properly drained quick-frozen Spinacia oleracea. Confirm blanching for SKUs whose page does not establish the route; raw spinach is outside this annex definition. Formed portions must use spinach as the declared ingredient. The cited Codex standard excludes products indicated for further industrial processing. |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Type | BQF / block frozen; IQF chopped spinach also available according to buyer applicationPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Storage | Keep frozen at -18°C or belowPublished 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. |
05 / Pack Size & Shelf Life
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 24 months at -18°C or belowPublished 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 |
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| Blanching | Blanched before freezing to support green color, texture and enzyme controlPublished 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 | Separate leaf chop from moulded portion weight; confirm raw versus blanched 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% spinachPublished 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 | Yellow leaves, coarse stems, sand, soil, foreign material and excessive ice controlledPublished reference | Inspect a defined representative sample; record count or mass basis and disposition. |
| Intrinsic defect classification | Yellow leaves, coarse stalks, root tissue, grit and damaged leaves. | 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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