Frozen Vegetables Spinach
Description
Technical Parameters
Product Description
GreenLand Food supplies frozen spinach in IQF chopped spinach, IQF spinach cut, BQF spinach block and spinach ball formats for foodservice, ready meals, soups, sauces, pasta, bakery fillings, pizza toppings and industrial processing.
Fresh spinach is selected, trimmed, washed, blanched, cooled, drained, cut or formed, frozen and packed. We support different cut sizes, portion formats, bulk packing, retail packing, private label and export documents according to customer requirements.
Specification
| Product Name | Frozen Spinach / IQF Chopped Spinach |
| Ingredient | 100% fresh spinach |
| Available Forms | IQF chopped spinach, IQF spinach cut, BQF chopped spinach, BQF spinach block, spinach balls |
| IQF Chopped Size | 10x10mm, 1cm, or customized |
| IQF Cut Size | 2-3cm, 3-5cm, 5-7cm, or customized |
| BQF Spinach | BQF chopped spinach, BQF cut spinach, BQF whole spinach |
| BQF Block Weight | 500g/piece, 1kg/piece, or customized |
| Spinach Ball Size | 15-25g, 20-30g, 25-35g |
| Processing Method | Sorting, trimming, washing, blanching, cooling, draining, cutting/forming, freezing, metal detection and packing |
| Color | Natural green to dark green |
| Texture | Tender leaves, controlled stem content |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical spinach flavor, free from off-flavor |
| Additives | No artificial color, no preservatives |
| Packaging | 350g, 500g, 750g, 1kg, 2kg inner bags; 10kg/carton; foodservice and retail packs available |
| Storage | Keep frozen at -18°C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under proper frozen storage |
| MOQ | 1x20'FCL, mixed container negotiable |
| Lead Time | Around 15-20 days after order confirmation |
| Certificates | ISO22000, HACCP, ISO9001, FDA, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL support according to order requirement |
| Documents | Specification, COA, microbiological test, pesticide residue test, heavy metal test, nitrate test if required, peroxidase-negative result if required |
| Applications | Ready meals, soups, sauces, pasta, bakery filling, pizza topping, foodservice and industrial processing |
Send us your required spinach form, cut size, packing, quantity, destination port and application. We can provide quotation, specification sheet and available crop information.
Available Frozen Spinach Forms for Different Purchasing Needs
| Product Form | Size / Format | Suitable Buyers |
| IQF Chopped Spinach | 10x10mm, 1cm | Ready meals, soups, sauces, pasta filling and industrial processing |
| IQF Spinach Cut | 2-3cm, 3-5cm, 5-7cm | Foodservice, pizza topping, side dishes and frozen meal factories |
| BQF Chopped Spinach | 500g / 1kg block | Sauce factories, soup factories and ingredient processors |
| BQF Whole Spinach | 500g / 1kg block | Foodservice, institutional catering and bulk cooking |
| Spinach Balls / Cubes | 15-25g, 20-30g, 25-35g | Portion control, foodservice kitchens, catering and retail packs |
| Spinach Puree Option | Smooth puree or block | Baby food, sauces, soup bases and nutritional blends |
IQF Spinach, BQF Spinach and Spinach Balls: How to Choose
| Format | Feature | Recommended Use |
| IQF Chopped Spinach | Loose, free-flowing, easy to weigh | Ready meals, pasta, sauces and soups |
| IQF Cut Spinach | Larger visible leaf pieces | Foodservice, pizza topping and side dishes |
| BQF Spinach Block | Compressed block, economical bulk format | Industrial soup, sauce and frozen meal production |
| Spinach Balls / Cubes | Portion-controlled units | Catering, restaurants, retail packs and institutional kitchens |
| Spinach Puree | Smooth texture | Baby food, sauces, fillings and nutritional blends |
From Fresh Spinach to Frozen Spinach: Our Processing Flow
We check leaf color, maturity, yellow leaves, coarse stems, sand and foreign matter.
We remove coarse stems, roots, old leaves, yellow leaves and unqualified material.
Multiple washing steps help control sand, soil and field impurities.
Blanching helps stabilize color, texture and enzyme activity before freezing.
Rapid cooling and drainage help reduce excess water, ice crystals and clumping.
We prepare chopped, cut, block or ball formats according to order requirements.
We choose IQF or BQF freezing according to product format and application.
We inspect product condition and use metal detection before packing.
We pack by batch, apply carton marks and keep frozen storage at -18°C or below.
Blanching, Color Control and Peroxidase-Negative Testing
Frozen spinach is normally blanched before freezing. Blanching helps stabilize green color, reduce enzyme activity and improve frozen storage performance. Insufficient blanching can increase the risk of yellowing, flavor decline and unstable shelf-life performance.
For ready meal, baby food, EU market or stricter processing programs, peroxidase-negative testing can be arranged according to buyer requirements and order specification. We can reflect this item in COA or test documents when it is required by the project.
Quality Points Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering Frozen Spinach
| Check Point | Why It Matters |
| Leaf color | Dark green color supports better appearance, while yellow leaves affect grade and product image. |
| Stem content | Excess coarse stems affect mouthfeel, texture and processing result. |
| Sand and soil control | Leaf vegetables are sensitive to sand complaints, so washing and inspection are important. |
| Foreign material | Field impurities, grass, plastic and metal must be controlled before packing. |
| Blanching result | Blanching affects color, enzyme activity and shelf-life performance. |
| Peroxidase-negative | This can be used as a buyer verification point for blanching adequacy when required. |
| Free water / ice crystals | Poor moisture control can cause clumping, drip loss and net weight disputes. |
| Cut size consistency | Consistent size supports industrial dosing, finished texture and formula stability. |
| Microbiological control | Leafy vegetables require microbiological control and batch documentation. |
| Pesticide residue | Export programs may require pesticide residue testing according to destination market. |
| Nitrate level | EU, baby food and strict industrial programs may require nitrate testing by batch. |
| Cold chain temperature | Temperature fluctuation can cause color decline, clumping and quality loss. |
Nitrate Testing Support for EU and Baby Food Buyers
Spinach is a leafy vegetable that may require nitrate attention in some markets. For EU buyers, baby food processors and strict retail programs, nitrate testing can be arranged by batch according to destination market and buyer requirements.
We can also support pesticide residue, microbiological, heavy metal and nitrate testing according to order requirements. Nitrate results should be confirmed by actual batch and crop condition.
Main Applications of Frozen Spinach
| Application | Recommended Form | Use Direction |
| Ready Meals | IQF chopped / BQF block | Frozen meals, prepared meals and meal kit processing. |
| Soups & Sauces | Chopped / puree / block | Soup bases, sauce factories and spinach puree applications. |
| Pasta & Ravioli Filling | Chopped / puree | Pasta filling, lasagna, dumpling filling and prepared food production. |
| Bakery & Savory Pastry | Chopped / block | Spinach pie, savory bread, pastry filling and baked food processing. |
| Pizza Topping | IQF cut spinach | Visible leaf pieces with controlled color and texture. |
| Foodservice Side Dishes | Spinach balls / portions | Portion control for foodservice kitchens, catering and institutions. |
| Baby Food / Puree | Spinach puree | Requires stricter testing, documentation and batch control. |
| Smoothie / Green Blends | IQF chopped / puree | Green blends and vegetable ingredient processing. |
Packaging Options for Bulk, Foodservice and Retail Buyers
350g, 500g, 750g and 1kg retail bags.
2kg, 2.5kg and 5kg formats can be discussed.
10kg/carton, 20lb case or 22lb case according to order plan.
500g/block, 1kg/block or customized block weight.
15-25g, 20-30g and 25-35g portion formats.
Inner PE bag, export carton, OEM private label, carton mark, batch code, palletized shipment and mixed container planning.
Documents and Test Reports Available for Frozen Spinach Orders
We provide order-related documents according to buyer requirements, destination market and product application.
Storage and Handling
Store frozen spinach at -18°C or below. Keep the product frozen during storage and transportation, avoid temperature fluctuation to reduce ice crystals and clumping, and do not refreeze after thawing. Unless specifically validated as ready-to-eat, frozen spinach should be cooked before consumption. The normal shelf life is 24 months under proper frozen storage.
Why Choose GreenLand Food for Frozen Spinach Supply
We supply IQF chopped spinach, IQF cut spinach, BQF spinach blocks and spinach balls for different foodservice and industrial applications.
Our process focuses on raw material inspection, washing, blanching, draining, cutting, freezing, metal detection and final packing.
We help buyers confirm cut size, color, stem content, sand control, foreign material, microbiological condition, pesticide residue and nitrate testing if required.
Bulk packing, foodservice pack, retail private label and export documents can be arranged according to the order.
FAQ
1. What frozen spinach formats can you supply?
We can supply IQF chopped spinach, IQF cut spinach, BQF chopped spinach, BQF whole spinach, spinach balls and puree options according to application.
2. What is the difference between IQF chopped spinach and BQF spinach?
IQF spinach is loose and easier to weigh for portion control. BQF spinach is block frozen and more suitable for industrial processing where large batch use is required.
3. What cut sizes are available?
Common sizes include 10x10mm, 1cm, 2-3cm, 3-5cm and 5-7cm. Customized sizes can be discussed according to your product and processing line.
4. Are spinach balls available?
Yes. Common portion sizes include 15-25g, 20-30g and 25-35g. These formats are useful for foodservice kitchens, catering and retail packs.
5. Is the spinach blanched before freezing?
Yes. Blanching helps stabilize color, texture and enzyme activity before freezing. Blanching condition can be discussed according to order specification.
6. Can you provide peroxidase-negative testing?
Peroxidase-negative testing can be arranged according to buyer requirements and order specification. It can be reflected in COA or related test documents when required.
7. Can you test nitrate levels for EU or baby food buyers?
Yes. Nitrate testing can be arranged when required by the destination market or application. Results should be confirmed by actual batch and crop condition.
8. How do you control sand, stems and foreign matter?
We control these through raw material inspection, trimming, washing, sorting, blanching, final inspection and metal detection before packing.
9. What packaging options are available?
Retail bags, foodservice bags, 10kg cartons, 20lb cases, BQF blocks, spinach balls and private label packs are available according to order requirements.
10. Is frozen spinach ready to eat?
Unless specifically validated as ready-to-eat, frozen spinach should be cooked before consumption. It is ready to cook and suitable for further processing.
11. Can you support private label frozen spinach?
Yes. Retail private label, foodservice carton marks, batch codes and palletized shipment can be arranged after packing design and order confirmation.
12. What documents can you provide for frozen spinach orders?
We can provide specification, COA, pesticide residue test, microbiological test, heavy metal test, nitrate test if required, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate.
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Technical specification · reference schedule
Frozen Vegetables Spinach
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Available Forms | IQF chopped spinach, IQF spinach cut, BQF chopped spinach, BQF spinach block, spinach ballsPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| IQF Chopped Size | 10 × 10 mm, 1 cm, or customizedPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| IQF Cut Size | 2-3 cm, 3-5 cm, 5-7 cm, or customizedPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| BQF Block Weight | 500 g/piece, 1 kg/piece, or customizedPublished reference | Check approved pack drawing, calibrated scale and production records. |
| Spinach Ball Size | 15-25 g, 20-30 g, 25-35 gPublished 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 leaves, controlled stem contentPublished 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. |
| Dimensions - IQF Chopped Spinach | 10 × 10 mm, 1 cmPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - IQF Spinach Cut | 2-3 cm, 3-5 cm, 5-7 cmPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Dimensions - BQF Chopped Spinach | 500 g / 1 kg blockPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - BQF Whole Spinach | 500 g / 1 kg blockPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Dimensions - Spinach Balls / Cubes | 15-25 g, 20-30 g, 25-35 gPublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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 | Sorting, trimming, washing, blanching, cooling, draining, cutting/forming, freezing, metal detection 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 | 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% fresh spinachPublished reference | Verify approved formula, supplier declarations and line-specific allergen assessment. |
| Additives | No artificial color, no preservativesPublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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