Stem tolerance
Define whether stems are permitted and set measurable limits for stems, leaves and other plant matter.
CHINA-BASED B2B SUPPLY
IQF Frozen Mulberries for Processing and Wholesale Supply
We supply whole IQF mulberries, crumble, crushed fruit and puree for beverage, jam, dairy, bakery, foodservice and retail programs. We confirm stem tolerance, whole-fruit condition, dark color, juice leakage, breakage, pack and document requirements.
For a useful quotation: send the form or grade, application, quantity, pack, destination, document needs and timing.
- Ingredient
- 100% mulberries; no other ingredient.
- Origin
- China
- Available forms
- Whole · Crumbles · Crushed · 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 Mulberries by Stem Control and Fruit Integrity
Mulberries are soft and fragile. Whole-fruit value depends on careful cleaning, stem expectations, breakage control and pack handling.
Whole condition
State whole/broken ratio, crushing and juice-leakage limits for the receiving sample.
Color
Agree the natural dark-purple to black direction and discoloration or unripe-fruit tolerance.
End use
Use whole fruit for visible applications and crumble, crushed or puree for further processing.
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 Mulberries Form That Fits the Process
Whole mulberries suit visible fruit programs; crumble and crushed grades work in fillings or beverages; puree supports uniform dosing. Fragility and stems remain part of the acceptance discussion.
Compare every declared form and size
| Declared form | Size | Within size | Off-size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole | 15–35 mm length | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Crumbles | 3–15 mm particles | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Crushed | maximum 8 mm particles | 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.
Match Mulberry Condition to Current Frozen Stock
We confirm China origin, crop/production timing, fruit condition and frozen inventory for the order. Repeat buyers should keep an approved whole/broken and color reference.
| Decision field | What we confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | Stem, leaf and plant-matter limits | Protects process cleanliness and label quality |
| Condition | Whole/broken ratio, crushing and leakage | Determines visual value and yield |
| Sensory | Dark color, maturity and typical flavor | Affects beverage, jam and dairy results |
| Handling | Pack weight, loading and call-off plan | Reduces damage and supports continuity |
Control Stems, Breakage and Juice Leakage
Review declared form, whole percentage or particle size, stems and leaves, damaged or unripe fruit, color, leakage, clumps, foreign material, chemistry, microbiology and agreed tests.
Available forms4
Storage−18°C or below
Shelf life24 months from production date
Declared size15–35 mm length
Off-size limitMaximum 10.0% by mass
Physical and sensory controls13 controls
| Control | Quality limit | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Characteristic ripe colour of mulberries; maximum 5.0% by mass materially pale, dark or oxidized. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Flavour and Odour | Clean, characteristic mulberries 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 10.0% 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 | 10.0–16.0 °Brix | Refractometry at 20°C |
| pH | 3.00–4.20 | Calibrated pH meter at 20°C |
| Titratable Acidity | 0.40–1.50% 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 Mulberries | 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 Mulberries Lot
Cleaning and gentle handling are important before freezing and grading. We connect the selected form, metal detection, packing and release records to the same lot.
ONE CONNECTED PROCESS
Your specification travels with the product.
Sound ripe fruit selected, washed and cleared of stems and leaves, 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.
These equipment photos show common frozen-food processing checkpoints. The quotation includes production capacity and the quality-control plan.Explore the processing-flow library →
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 mulberries form and size.
- 03
Freeze and control
Apply the confirmed treatment, freeze the product and check separation, condition and foreign material.
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Pack and release
Verify packing, lot code, label, metal-detection control and agreed release records.
Packing and Applications for Mulberries
Whole mulberries need case-weight and loading choices that reduce pressure. Crumble, crushed and puree formats can be packed for industrial or foodservice dosing.
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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 Mulberries Approval Connected to the Lot
Mulberry approval should capture stem tolerance, whole/broken ratio, color, leakage and defects in the sample and signed specification before lot release.
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 form, stem requirement, application, quantity, pack, destination and testing needs. We will confirm the route and relevant document set.
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
Mulberry identity, inspection and uses
Frozen Mulberry Inspection: Stalks, Breakage and Natural Fruit Shape
Define whole mulberry bodies, attached stalks, loose plant material and broken fruit before comparing samples. This guide explains natural shape, practical inspection references and reporting units that help buyers build a repeatable receiving specification for production lot approval.
Read the guide →
White vs Black Mulberries: Colour, Flavour and Kitchen Uses
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Use these answers to prepare your product inquiry. The quotation states product availability, specification, packing and delivery timing.
Do you supply whole frozen mulberries?
Yes. Working forms include whole fruit, crumble, crushed fruit and puree. Final whole-fruit condition and availability are confirmed by order.
Are stems allowed?
Do not leave this implicit. State whether stems are permitted and set measurable limits for stems, leaves and other extraneous plant matter.
Why do frozen mulberries break easily?
Mulberries are naturally soft and fragile. Maturity, handling, case weight and loading affect whole-fruit condition, so approve a representative grade and pack basis.
How is juice leakage evaluated?
Agree a thawing or receiving method and the acceptable result where leakage affects dairy, dessert, retail or foodservice appearance.
Can I buy crushed fruit for beverage use?
Yes, where available. Confirm particle size, screen or seed/skin tolerance, sensory target and pack for the dosing system.
Can crop season and origin be guaranteed?
We confirm origin, production timing and frozen inventory for the quoted route; they are not standing promises for every order.
What packing protects whole mulberries?
We coordinate liner, carton, case weight, pallet or floor loading and frozen handling. Final construction is written into the packing specification.
What is needed for a quote?
Send form, whole/broken and stem targets, application, quantity, pack, destination, documents and timing.
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