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
Choose the form and declared size for your application. Each option below explains its use, specification focus, inspection points and purchasing context. We agree the final requirements against your sample and intended preparation.
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
Use the specification tables for mulberries alongside the selected form. Dimensions and defect descriptions apply to the relevant cut, piece or portion. We agree the sampling basis and final order requirements for the intended application.
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.
Processing and Lot Checks for Mulberries
We coordinate mulberry handling around attached stems, fragile whole fruit and the texture of processed formats.
EQUIPMENT REFERENCE
Conveyor and enclosed equipment
An inclined conveyor stands beside enclosed equipment inside the processing area.
We agree stem treatment, whole-fruit breakage and the particle or screening requirements for mulberries.Explore the processing-flow library →
Conveyor at a chamber entrance
A roller conveyor leads towards an opening in a panelled processing enclosure.
Connected conveyor sections
Connected conveyor sections run beside stainless-steel covers, controls and pipework.
Inclined transfer belt
A white transfer belt rises between the surrounding processing equipment.
Covered stainless-steel line
A long covered line extends across the processing hall beneath overhead pipework.
- 01
Assess mulberry condition
We review incoming mulberry maturity, berry length and damage against the intended whole-fruit or processed format. Attached stems and crushed fruit receive attention before the lot is matched to a representative preparation sample.
- 02
Clean and define particles
We confirm washing and stem and leaf removal, then agree whole grading, crumble particle range or crushed pulp balance. Fines and stalk fragments require separate checks, while puree follows the specified screening and seed expectations.
- 03
Confirm frozen handling
We establish IQF handling for whole mulberries and discrete crumble particles, and sealed-pack freezing for puree. The crushed format's pack presentation is confirmed separately, with thawed texture and coarse residues reviewed against the recipe reference.
- 04
Check stems and shipment
We connect mulberry metal-detection and packing records to the lot's inspection sample. Stem fragments, excess powder or thawed puree consistency guide the agreed release review before we coordinate reports, pack identification and frozen delivery.
Packing and Applications for Mulberries
Whole: Whole mulberries suit baked fruit mixtures and desserts where elongated berry shapes remain useful. Crumbles: Mulberry crumbles suit smaller bakery inclusions where detached berry particles provide visible texture. Crushed: Crushed mulberries suit textured sauces and fruit fillings with deliberately broken berry structure. Puree: Mulberry puree suits blended sauces and dessert bases where defined berry shapes are unnecessary. Select the packing family, case weight and label for the chosen product form and purchasing channel.
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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
Whole: Review attached stems, crushed fruit and berry texture in the intended preparation trial. Crumbles: Check excess powder, stalk fragments and particle distribution through representative mixing. Crushed: Examine coarse stems, uneven crushing and consistency after thawing and recipe preparation. Puree: Review coarse residues, thawed texture and characteristic flavour within the receiving recipe. Common food-safety checks remain part of the agreed inspection plan; form-specific physical and cooking checks follow the selected sample.
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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.
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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
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Product specifications & samplingSee how a buyer brief becomes a signed specification and approval reference.Open →Quality control & inspectionReview incoming, in-process, release and pre-shipment decisions.Open →Packing optionsCompare bulk, foodservice and private-label packing requirements.Open →IQF Frozen Mulberries Buyer FAQ
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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