Cut integrity
Define halves, dice or slices by declared size, off-size allowance and broken-piece tolerance.
CHINA-BASED B2B SUPPLY
IQF Frozen Apricots for Bulk and Custom Supply
We supply IQF frozen apricots in halves, dice, slices and puree for preserves, bakery fillings, dairy preparations, beverages, foodservice and private-label packs. We confirm cut definition, maturity, color, pit-fragment controls and packing against the intended application before quotation.
For a useful quotation: send the form or grade, application, quantity, pack, destination, document needs and timing.
- Ingredient
- 100% apricots; no other ingredient.
- Origin
- China
- Available forms
- Halves · Diced · Large Dice · Slices · Puree
- Storage
- −18°C or below
- Shelf life
- 24 months from production date
- Lead time
- 7–21 calendar days after order confirmation. Order confirmation occurs only after written approval of the specification, packaging or artwork, purchase order and agreed payment milestone. Ocean transit and destination customs clearance are excluded.
Specify Apricots by Cut, Maturity and Pit Control
Apricot value changes quickly with ripeness, cut recovery and visible defects. Start with the finished application so we can match the form, sensory target and inspection scope.
Maturity and color
State the orange-color direction, firmness and sweetness-acidity balance needed after thawing or heating.
Pit-fragment risk
Put pit, shell and other hazardous foreign-material limits into the signed specification and inspection plan.
End-use fit
Separate presentation-grade fruit from puree or filling programs where recovery and flavor matter more than intact shape.
STANDARDS & PROGRAMS
Food Safety and Certification Support
Tell us the standard, destination and customer requirement. We provide certification and production details with the product and quotation.
YOUR QUALIFICATION FILE
Ask for the documents your team needs.
Certificates, registrations and organic documents are included with the quoted product and destination-market file.
- Product specification
- Sample approval record
- Lot COA
- Microbiological report
- Pesticide-residue report
- Heavy-metal report
- Certificate of origin
- Health / phytosanitary file
- Packing and shipment documents
Choose the Apricots Form That Fits the Process
Use halves or slices when fruit identity must remain visible, dice for controlled dosing, and puree for fillings or beverage bases. Confirm the chosen form with size and broken-piece limits.
Compare every declared form and size
| Declared form | Size | Within size | Off-size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halves | 35–55 mm fruit diameter | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Diced | 10 × 10 × 10 mm | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Large Dice | 15 × 15 × 15 mm | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Slices | 8–12 mm thickness | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Puree | maximum 2 mm screen | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
no unit more than 20.0% below the lower limit or above the upper limit.
Confirm Apricot Supply Against the Order Window
We coordinate cultivar direction, China origin, crop timing and frozen inventory with the selected partner factory route. For repeat orders, share the annual call-off plan so the approved cut and color target can be carried across lots.
| Decision field | What we confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Product form | Halves, dice, slices or puree | Determines raw-material recovery and line fit |
| Appearance | Maturity, orange color, firmness and defect limits | Protects the finished filling or visible-fruit result |
| Safety controls | Pit fragments, foreign material and agreed testing | Defines inspection and release evidence |
| Continuity | Order window, quantity and repeat-call pattern | Lets us review suitable production and frozen-stock routes |
Release Apricots Against Shape, Color and Clean Pitting
The first technical review should cover declared size, intact-piece percentage, maturity, discoloration, pit or shell fragments, foreign matter, chemistry and microbiology. Final limits belong in the signed specification.
Available forms5
Storage−18°C or below
Shelf life24 months from production date
Declared size35–55 mm fruit diameter
Off-size limitMaximum 10.0% by mass
Physical and sensory controls13 controls
| Control | Quality limit | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Characteristic ripe colour of apricots; maximum 5.0% by mass materially pale, dark or oxidized. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Flavour and Odour | Clean, characteristic apricots flavour and odour after cooking or thawing as relevant; no sour, fermented, musty, rancid or other foreign odour. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Texture and Maturity | Sound ripe fruit with at least 90.0% by mass at commercial eating maturity; tissue firm enough to retain the declared form after thawing. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Broken or Damaged | Maximum 5.0% by mass broken, crushed or mechanically damaged pieces. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Discoloration | Maximum 5.0% by mass materially discoloured units. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Surface Ice | Maximum 5.0% by mass loose surface ice and frost. | Frozen sample inspection at −18°C |
| Clumps | Maximum 5.0% by mass units remaining in clumps after one gentle manual separation at −18°C. | Frozen sample inspection at −18°C |
| Extraneous Matter | Maximum 0.10% by mass extraneous plant or mushroom matter. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Hazardous Foreign Material | 0 pieces of glass, hard plastic, stone, metal, wood or other hazardous foreign material in each 10 kg inspection sample. | Defined sample visual inspection |
| Decay, Mould and Insects | 0 mouldy, decayed or insect-infested units in each 10 kg inspection sample. | Defined sample visual inspection |
| Free-Flowing | Minimum 95.0% by mass free-flowing for IQF piece formats. | Frozen sample inspection at −18°C |
| Thawing Loss | Maximum 12.0% by mass after thawing for 24 hours at 4°C and draining for 2 minutes. | Controlled thaw-and-drain test |
| Metal Detection | Every packed unit passes a validated detector set at Fe 2.0 mm, non-Fe 2.5 mm and stainless steel 3.0 mm test-piece sensitivity. | Validated detector verification |
Chemical and product-specific controls8 controls
| Control | Quality limit | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Soluble Solids | 9.0–14.0 °Brix | Refractometry at 20°C |
| pH | 3.20–4.00 | Calibrated pH meter at 20°C |
| Titratable Acidity | 0.60–1.50% as citric acid | Titration to pH 8.1 |
| Sulphur Dioxide | <10 mg/kg; no sulphur dioxide or sulphite added | Validated total SO₂ method |
| Food Additives | 0 added food additives | Ingredient and process-record review |
| Preservatives | 0 added preservatives | Ingredient and process-record review |
| Pesticide Residues | Every analyte at or below the destination-market MRL relevant to Apricots | Destination-market multiresidue method |
| Heavy Metals and Regulated Contaminants | Every analyte at or below the product-specific destination-market maximum level | Validated ICP-MS or destination-recognized method |
Microbiological controls7 controls
| Control | Quality limit | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobic Plate Count | ≤100,000 CFU/g | ISO 4833-1 / FDA BAM Chapter 3 |
| Coliforms | ≤100 CFU/g | ISO 4832 / FDA BAM Chapter 4 |
| Escherichia coli | <10 CFU/g | ISO 16649-2 / FDA BAM Chapter 4 |
| Yeasts | ≤1,000 CFU/g | ISO 21527-1/2 |
| Moulds | ≤1,000 CFU/g | ISO 21527-1/2 |
| Salmonella | Not detected 25 g | ISO 6579-1 / FDA BAM Chapter 5 |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Not detected 25 g | ISO 11290-1 / FDA BAM Chapter 10 |
How the documents work: our master targets guide qualification and quotation. The signed specification defines your order, and the COA reports the identified production lot against the agreed test scope.
From Raw Material to a Released IQF Frozen Apricots Lot
The order must connect sound-fruit receiving, washing, halving and pitting, cutting, freezing, grading, metal detection and frozen packing to the same lot reference.
ONE CONNECTED PROCESS
Your specification travels with the product.
Sound ripe fruit selected, washed, halved and pitted, cut to the declared form, individually quick frozen for piece formats or frozen in sealed packaging for puree, juice and concentrate formats, graded, metal detected, packed and stored frozen.
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Plan & receive
We check product identity, crop condition and lot reference before processing. The image shows a key processing checkpoint; final line details are confirmed in the quotation.
Prepare
The team follows the agreed form, size and handling requirement. The image shows a key processing checkpoint; final line details are confirmed in the quotation.
Freeze & control
We align the freezing method and control plan with the product form, specification and order volume. The image shows a key processing checkpoint; final line details are confirmed in the quotation.
Inspect & release
We connect release checks, packing and lot records to the purchase order. The image shows a key processing checkpoint; final line details are confirmed in the quotation.
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Plan and receive
Confirm product identity, origin direction, condition and lot-identification requirements.
- 02
Prepare and form
Clean, sort and prepare the declared apricots form and size.
- 03
Freeze and control
Apply the confirmed treatment, freeze the product and check separation, condition and foreign material.
- 04
Pack and release
Verify packing, lot code, label, metal-detection control and agreed release records.
Packing and Applications for Apricots
Choose packing by how the apricots will be dosed or presented. Bulk cartons suit industrial fillings and puree programs; smaller foodservice or retail packs need tighter portion, label and seal control.
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Pack construction: Food-grade PE liner and export carton; plain bag, adhesive label or printed bag; barcode and customized carton marks.
Loading plan: Pallet loading, floor loading or food-grade tote format as stated in the confirmed purchase order.
Keep the Apricots Approval Connected to the Lot
For apricots, we connect sample approval to cut definition, maturity, color, broken pieces and pit-fragment controls, then coordinate the agreed lot records and packing checks.
Photograph supplied by XMG for buyer review. We confirm which facility, test scope and release record apply to the quoted product.
Confirmed supply plan
We confirm product, origin, process, certification scope, capacity and delivery timing before quotation.
Signed specification
We connect the confirmed form, size, tolerances, packing and release criteria to the purchase order.
Sample approval
Where required, we organize a representative sample and keep the approval reference with the order.
Lot release records
We coordinate the agreed COA, inspection and laboratory records for the identified production lot.
Packing verification
We confirm pack construction, label or artwork, carton marks, coding and loading basis.
Shipment coordination
Our commercial team keeps product, document, cold-chain and shipment milestones connected.
Our commercial team keeps the approved specification, release records, packing details and shipment file aligned from order confirmation through dispatch.
From Buyer Brief to an Order-Ready File
Send the cut, size, application, quantity, pack, destination and target timing. We will return the open confirmation points for the specification, sample, relevant facility documents and shipment file.
Build the document request your team actually needs. Select one or several items. Your choices will travel with the product inquiry.
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Attached to this product inquiryThe order file includes certificate, production, product, lot and destination-market documents.
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Your qualification request is ready to carry into the inquiry.
Share the requirement
Tell us the application, form or size, pack, quantity, destination and timing.
Supply proposal
We provide the specification, sample plan, certification scope, packing and quotation basis for review.
Approve and place the order
Your written approvals and purchase order lock the production, document and shipment plan.
COLD-CHAIN HANDOFF
We keep the released lot connected to the load.
- Frozen storage at −18°C or below
- Carton marks, lot code and quantity check
- Container, seal and loading record
- Shipment documents tied to the order
Apricot forms and fruit preparation guides
Frozen Apricot Halves vs Dice for Jam and Fruit Preparations
Choose apricot halves or dice around the structure wanted in the finished preparation. Compare the actual cutting and liquid handling, then assess fruit particles, texture and the surrounding phase through cooking, transfer, filling and the intended final use.
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Use these answers to prepare your product inquiry. The quotation states product availability, specification, packing and delivery timing.
Which IQF apricot forms can XMG supply?
Working options include halves, 10 mm dice, 15 mm dice, 8–12 mm slices and puree. We confirm the exact form, size tolerance and current availability in the quotation.
How should I specify apricot halves for visible applications?
State fruit diameter, maturity, color direction, intact-half requirement, broken tolerance and pit-fragment limit. A representative sample is useful when appearance drives acceptance.
Are the apricots pitted?
Halves, slices and dice are prepared from pitted fruit, but the purchase specification should still define pit and shell-fragment acceptance and the related inspection method.
Can you match a bakery or jam specification?
Yes. Share the required cut, cook behavior, color, sweetness-acidity direction and any current sample or specification. We will prepare a suitable supply route and identify any gaps before pricing.
Is a fixed cultivar or crop season guaranteed?
No standing cultivar or crop calendar is assumed. We confirm the relevant variety direction, origin, production window and frozen inventory for the quoted order.
What packing is available?
We coordinate bulk cartons, foodservice packs and retail or private-label bags. Final net weight, liner, carton, label, pallet or floor-loading basis is stated in the quotation.
What should a pre-shipment file contain?
Depending on the order, it may include the signed specification, lot COA, agreed test reports, pack and label checks, carton count, temperature instruction and loading records.
How do I request a useful apricot quote?
Send the form, size, application, quantity, pack, destination, required documents and timing. Add your current specification or sample target when available.
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