Freeze Taro
Description
Technical Parameters
IQF Frozen Taro
GreenLand supplies IQF Frozen Taro for global B2B buyers, including importers, foodservice distributors, frozen food factories, dessert manufacturers, Asian food wholesalers and private label brands. We prepare frozen taro from selected fresh taro roots, then washed, peeled or trimmed, cut into required shapes, blanched or pre-treated according to specification, individually quick frozen, inspected and packed under frozen food export standards.
Available formats include Frozen Taro Cubes, random cuts, taro balls, hexagon-shaped taro, slices, strips and customized cuts. Common cube sizes include 10×10mm, 15×15mm, 20×20mm and 25×25mm. Random cuts are available in L 30–45g, M 20–30g, S 13–19g, SS 8–13g and 3S 6–9g weight ranges.
We focus on natural taro flavor, starchy texture, specification consistency, IQF free-flowing performance, cold-chain control, batch traceability, documentation support and stable export supply. Bulk packing, foodservice pack, retail bag and private label options can be arranged according to order requirements.
Available Taro Formats
IQF Frozen Taro Cubes
Common sizes: 10×10mm, 15×15mm, 20×20mm, 25×25mm or customized. Suitable for dessert manufacturing, bubble tea ingredients, ready meals, soups, curry and foodservice.
IQF Taro Random Cuts
Weight ranges: L 30–45g, M 20–30g, S 13–19g, SS 8–13g, 3S 6–9g. Suitable for hot pot, curry, soups, stews and Asian-style ready meals.
IQF Taro Balls
Weight or diameter can be customized. Suitable for dessert shops, bubble tea, frozen sweet soup, retail dessert packs and foodservice applications.
IQF Hexagon Shaped Taro
Suitable for retail frozen packs, foodservice dishes and premium Asian food channels where visual presentation matters.
Frozen Taro Slices / Strips
Suitable for frying, stir-fry, hot pot, side dishes and food manufacturing applications. Thickness and width can be discussed according to buyer specification.
Frozen Whole / Peeled Taro
Whole or peeled taro roots can be discussed according to buyer specification and production feasibility. Availability depends on order quantity and season.
Product Specification
The specification parameters below help buyers confirm product identity, quality targets, packing options and export requirements before quotation and repeat orders.
| Product Name | IQF Frozen Taro / Frozen Taro |
| Ingredient | 100% taro |
| Processing Method | Washed, peeled or trimmed, cut, blanched or pre-treated according to specification, IQF frozen |
| Style | Frozen, IQF |
| Available Formats | Cubes, random cuts, balls, hexagon-shaped taro, slices, strips, chunks, customized cuts |
| Common Sizes | Cubes: 10×10mm, 15×15mm, 20×20mm, 25×25mm Random cuts: L 30–45g, M 20–30g, S 13–19g, SS 8–13g, 3S 6–9g Other sizes: according to customer requirements |
| Color | Natural white, light purple or purple-speckled color depending on taro variety |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical taro flavor, free from off-odor |
| Texture | Starchy, firm before cooking; soft and creamy after proper cooking |
| Grade | Grade A or according to buyer specification |
| 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 loose packing Inner bag: 1kg / 500g / 400g PE bag or consumer bag Foodservice: 2.5kg / 5kg bag options if available Private label: available according to order requirement |
| MOQ | Usually 1×20'FCL. Mixed container can be discussed according to order plan |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under proper frozen storage at ≤ -18°C |
| Storage Temperature | ≤ -18°C |
| Loading Capacity | Around 22–24 MT per 40' reefer container, depending on packaging format |
| Loading Port | Xiamen / Dalian / Qingdao or other China ports according to shipment arrangement |
| Lead Time | Usually 15–21 days after order confirmation and deposit, depending on season and packaging |
| Price Terms | FOB, CFR/CNF, CIF |
| Payment Terms | T/T or L/C |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO22000, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA, GAP, CIQ or according to actual factory and order requirement |
| 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 Taro
Multiple Product Formats
We supply Frozen Taro Cubes, random cuts, taro balls, hexagon-shaped taro, slices, strips and customized specifications for different food manufacturing and foodservice needs.
IQF Free-Flowing Performance
IQF freezing helps keep taro pieces separated, making them easier to weigh, portion, mix, cook and repack for food manufacturers and foodservice operators.
Stable Starchy Texture
We select taro roots and control processing to help maintain natural taro flavor and starchy texture. After cooking, the product becomes soft and creamy, suitable for desserts or savory dishes.
Suitable for Sweet and Savory Applications
Frozen Taro can be used in bubble tea toppings, taro paste, bakery fillings, desserts, soups, hot pot, curry, ready meals and Asian foodservice menus.
Flexible Packaging
We provide 10kg bulk cartons, inner bags, foodservice packs, retail bags and private label packaging according to buyer requirements and destination market needs.
Export-Oriented Supply Support
We provide product specifications, packaging information, COA, batch information, export documents and shipment coordination for importers and food manufacturers worldwide.
Processing & Quality Control
Selected Fresh Taro
We choose taro roots with suitable maturity, natural color and proper starch content. We remove rotten, damaged, moldy or seriously defective raw materials before processing.
Washing & Peeling / Trimming
We wash taro roots to remove soil, fiber, skin and impurities. We peel or trim according to product format and buyer specification.
Cutting & Shaping
We cut taro into cubes, random cuts, slices, strips, balls or hexagon shapes according to buyer specification. We control size, weight range, broken pieces and irregular defects.
Blanching / Pre-Treatment
Blanching or pre-treatment can be arranged according to product specification and final application. This helps stabilize product performance during frozen storage and later cooking.
IQF Freezing
We freeze taro pieces quickly and individually. Target result: separated pieces, no serious clumping, clean appearance and stable frozen texture for easy handling by buyers.
Inspection & Metal Detection
We inspect color, shape, size, foreign matter and major defects. We use metal detection before final packing to reduce foreign material risk for export shipments.
Packing & Cold Storage
We pack IQF Frozen Taro in bulk cartons, inner bags, retail bags or private label packaging. Products are stored and shipped at ≤ -18°C. We avoid thawing and refreezing during cold-chain handling.
Batch Traceability
We connect batch information with raw material selection, production, packing, frozen storage and shipment records. This helps buyers manage QA files, import clearance and repeat-order quality comparison.
Applications of IQF Frozen Taro
Bubble Tea & Dessert Ingredients
Frozen Taro Cubes or taro balls can be used for bubble tea toppings, taro milk tea, sweet soup, shaved ice, frozen yogurt and dessert chains.
Bakery Fillings & Taro Paste
Cooked or processed Frozen Taro can be used for taro paste, mooncake fillings, buns, pastries, mochi and other Asian bakery products, depending on buyer formulation.
Hot Pot, Soup & Curry
Frozen Taro Random Cuts and chunks are suitable for hot pot, soups, stews and curry, where taro should keep visible shape while becoming soft after cooking.
Ready Meals & Frozen Meal Kits
IQF Frozen Taro cubes and cuts can be used in Asian-style ready meals, meal kits, side dishes and foodservice prepared dishes.
Dim Sum & Snack Processing
Frozen Taro cubes, strips or mashed taro materials can support dim sum, fried taro products and snack production, subject to exact specification confirmation.
Retail Frozen Packs
Retail packaging including 400g, 500g and 1kg bags can be arranged for supermarkets, Asian food stores and private label frozen vegetable lines.
Packaging & Private Label
GreenLand provides flexible packaging for different sales channels. We review bag size, artwork, label language, barcode needs, carton marks and destination market requirements before production.
Bulk Packing
- 10kg / carton loose packing
- 20lb carton or customized carton if required
Inner Bag / Foodservice
- 1kg bag
- 500g bag
- 400g bag
- 2.5kg bag or 5kg bag if available
Retail Packing
- 400g / 500g / 1kg consumer bags
- Printed bag or plain bag options
- Private label according to artwork and market requirement
Carton Mark Information
- Product name & net weight
- Origin
- Production date & best before date
- Batch number & storage condition
- Buyer mark or private label info if required
Mixed Container
We can discuss mixed container loading of Frozen Taro together with other frozen vegetables, frozen sweet potato, frozen pumpkin, frozen lotus root, frozen edamame or other frozen products according to stock and order plan.
Certificates & Export Documents
GreenLand supports export buyers with quality and shipment documents according to order and destination market requirements.
Documents We Provide
- Product specification
- COA by batch
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Certificate of origin
- Health certificate
Documents Upon Request
- Microbiological test report
- Pesticide residue test report
- Heavy metal test report
- Production or loading photos
- Batch traceability records
Certifications
HACCP, ISO22000, BRC, KOSHER, HALAL, FDA, GAP, CIQ and other certificates can be discussed according to the actual factory, product type and destination market. For certified organic orders, we coordinate documentation by order agreement. For non-organic orders, organic certification does not automatically apply.
Factory / Production Display
Watch our frozen vegetable processing video to understand our washing, cutting, IQF freezing, inspection, packing and cold-chain handling capability. For specific frozen taro production videos, batch photos, packaging details or loading records, please contact GreenLand.
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Frozen Taro FAQ
What types of frozen taro can you supply?
We supply IQF Frozen Taro Cubes, random cuts, taro balls, hexagon-shaped taro, slices, strips and customized formats according to order requirements and production feasibility.
What are the common sizes for frozen taro cubes?
Common cube sizes include 10×10mm, 15×15mm, 20×20mm and 25×25mm. Other sizes can be discussed based on production feasibility and order quantity.
Is your frozen taro IQF?
Yes, our main supply is IQF Frozen Taro. IQF processing helps keep taro pieces separated and convenient for weighing, packing, cooking and further processing by food manufacturers.
Can frozen taro be used for bubble tea or desserts?
Yes. Frozen Taro Cubes and taro balls can be used for bubble tea toppings, sweet soup, shaved ice, taro paste, bakery fillings and dessert applications, depending on buyer specification.
Can frozen taro be used for soup, curry or hot pot?
Yes. Frozen Taro Random Cuts and chunks are suitable for soup, curry, hot pot and ready meals. Buyers should confirm the required size and cooking performance before order.
What packaging options are available?
We provide 10kg bulk cartons, 1kg / 500g / 400g inner bags, foodservice bags, retail bags and private label packaging according to order requirements and destination market needs.
What is the shelf life?
The common shelf life is 24 months when stored at ≤ -18°C under proper frozen storage conditions. We recommend avoiding repeated thawing and refreezing during cold-chain handling.
Can you provide documents for import?
We provide product specification, COA by batch, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin and health certificate. Other documents such as microbiological report, pesticide residue report or heavy metal report can be arranged according to order and destination market requirements.
Send Your RFQ for IQF Frozen Taro
Before you send your inquiry, please confirm:
- Product format: cubes, random cuts, balls, hexagon, slices, strips or customized?
- Cut size: 10×10mm, 20×20mm, L/M/S/SS/3S random cuts or your specification?
- Grade / texture / cooking performance requirement?
- Packing: 10kg bulk carton, 1kg/500g/400g inner bag, retail bag or private label?
- Target quantity and destination port?
- Application: bubble tea, dessert, bakery, hot pot, soup, ready meal, dim sum or retail?
- Document or certificate requirements for your market?
- Target lead time and mixed container plan?
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Technical specification · reference schedule
Frozen Taro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Frozen, IQFPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Available Formats | Cubes, random cuts, balls, hexagon-shaped taro, slices, strips, chunks, customized cutsPublished reference | Confirm method, representative sample and acceptance basis in the signed specification. |
| Common Sizes | Cubes: 10 × 10 mm, 15 × 15 mm, 20 × 20 mm, 25 × 25 mm Random cuts: L 30–45 g, M 20–30 g, S 13–19 g, SS 8–13 g, 3S 6–9 g Other sizes: according to customer requirementsPublished reference | Measure a defined frozen sample with caliper or size gauge; report distribution and tolerance. |
| Color | Natural white, light purple or purple-speckled color depending on taro varietyPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Flavor & Odor | Typical taro flavor, free from off-odorPublished reference | Compare with the approved sensory reference using the stated frozen/thawed/prepared condition. |
| Texture | Starchy, firm before cooking; soft and creamy after proper cookingPublished 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. |
| 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°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 storage at ≤ -18°CPublished 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 | Washed, peeled or trimmed, cut, blanched or pre-treated according to specification, IQF frozenPublished 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 | Specify peeled raw versus precooked state and intended further cooking; verify variety identity. | 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% taroPublished 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Peel, fibrous or damaged tissue, dark spots and irregular pieces. | Record each defect class separately by count or mass; state sample size, denominator and combined-limit rules. |
| Hazardous foreign matter | No foreign matter detected in the defined inspection sample; reject and investigate any finding.External reference Codex | Define visual-inspection sample size and detector challenge in the signed quality schedule. "None detected" is a sampling statement, not an absolute guarantee of zero particles. |
09 / Packaging Materials & Label
| Parameter | Specification / reference | Verification & order basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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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