Product identity
Confirm common/botanical identity and any wild or cultivated direction relevant to the buyer's label.
CHINA-BASED B2B SUPPLY
IQF Frozen Sea Buckthorn Berries, Puree and Juice for B2B Supply
We supply whole IQF sea buckthorn berries, puree, juice and concentrate for beverage, sauce, ingredient and foodservice programs. We confirm product identity, orange-color direction, acidity, stems and leaves, berry condition, concentration basis, pack and testing needs.
For a useful quotation: send the form or grade, application, quantity, pack, destination, document needs and timing.
- Ingredient
- 100% sea buckthorn; no other ingredient.
- Origin
- China
- Available forms
- Whole Berries · Puree · Juice · Concentrate
- 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 Sea Buckthorn by Form, Acidity and Cleanliness
Whole berries and concentrated ingredients require different approval paths. Start with the formulation and decide whether visible berries, puree, juice or a declared concentrate is needed.
Acidity and flavor
Agree the strong tart profile and measurable chemistry or concentrate basis required by the formulation.
Cleaning
Set limits for stems, leaves, thorns, unripe fruit and other extraneous matter.
Color
Review natural orange-to-yellow direction and oxidation or discoloration in the finished product.
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 Sea Buckthorn 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 Berries | 6–10 mm diameter | 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 |
| Juice | maximum 1 mm filtration screen | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Concentrate | 45–65 °Brix | 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 Sea Buckthorn Identity and Concentration by Route
We coordinate China origin, crop/production timing, berry condition, processing form and frozen stock with the quotation. Any organic or special certification request is checked against current scope.
| Decision field | What we confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Species and wild/cultivated direction | Supports specification and label accuracy |
| Form | Whole berry, puree, juice or concentrate | Determines process, pack and release fields |
| Sensory/chemistry | Color, acidity and declared concentration | Controls beverage and ingredient formulation |
| Cleanliness | Stems, leaves, thorns and defects | Protects process safety and yield |
Control Identity, Orange Color and Concentration Basis
Use the specification tables for sea buckthorn 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 size6–10 mm diameter
Off-size limitMaximum 10.0% by mass
Physical and sensory controls13 controls
| Control | Quality limit | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Characteristic ripe colour of sea buckthorn; maximum 5.0% by mass materially pale, dark or oxidized. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Flavour and Odour | Clean, characteristic sea buckthorn 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 | 6.0–12.0 °Brix for berries, puree and juice; 45.0–65.0 °Brix for concentrate | Refractometry at 20°C |
| pH | 2.40–3.20 | Calibrated pH meter at 20°C |
| Titratable Acidity | 2.00–4.50% 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 Sea Buckthorn | 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 Sea Buckthorn
We coordinate sea buckthorn as whole frozen berries or separately specified frozen puree, juice and concentrate.
EQUIPMENT REFERENCE
Conveyor and enclosed equipment
An inclined conveyor stands beside enclosed equipment inside the processing area.
We confirm berry skin integrity, seed treatment and the solids or reconstitution basis required by the sea buckthorn format.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
Review berries for processing
We assess sea buckthorn maturity, skin condition and incoming lot identity against the receiving process. Damaged fruit, residual leaves and foreign material are reviewed before whole-berry grading or the liquid ingredient specification is finalised.
- 02
Clean and define the ingredient
We confirm washing and stalk and leaf removal, then agree whole-berry grading or the required pulp preparation. Puree screening, juice filtration and concentrate solids are specified separately, including seed treatment and the intended dilution basis.
- 03
Freeze berries or sealed packs
We distinguish IQF sea buckthorn berries from puree, juice and concentrate frozen in sealed packaging. Frozen berry separation is reviewed separately from thawed phase separation, sediment and flow, with concentrate flavour assessed on the agreed reconstitution basis.
- 04
Release to the formulation
We review sea buckthorn release samples and solids results against the agreed thawing or reconstitution trial, linking approval to metal-detection controls, coded packs, required lot reports and the frozen shipment.
Packing and Applications for Sea Buckthorn
Whole Berries: Whole sea buckthorn berries suit further processing where the buyer manages extraction or crushing. Puree: Sea buckthorn puree suits blended sauces and beverages where dispersed fruit pulp is desired. Juice: Sea buckthorn juice suits liquid beverage blends where filtration and dosing behaviour are key. Concentrate: Sea buckthorn concentrate suits beverage formulations where the buyer plans dilution from concentrated fruit solids. 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 Sea Buckthorn Approval Connected to the Lot
Whole Berries: Review damaged berries, residual leaves and foreign material before a representative processing trial. Puree: Assess coarse residues, phase separation and texture after controlled thawing and mixing. Juice: Review sediment, liquid separation and flavour balance after the buyer's thawing procedure. Concentrate: Review soluble solids results, thawed flow and reconstituted flavour against the application reference. Common food-safety checks remain part of the agreed inspection plan; form-specific physical and cooking checks follow the selected sample.
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.
Worksheets for your sourcing review
We use clear specifications, sample references and document checks to prepare an order. Use these blank worksheets to organize your requirements and the questions to discuss with us.
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From Buyer Brief to an Order-Ready File
Send the form, application, acidity or concentration requirement, quantity, pack, destination, claims and tests. We will confirm the relevant route and evidence.
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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
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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 Sea Buckthorn Buyer FAQ
Use these answers to prepare your product inquiry. The quotation states product availability, specification, packing and delivery timing.
Which sea buckthorn forms can XMG supply?
Working options include whole berries, puree, juice and concentrate. Screen, filtration or concentration details and current availability are confirmed in the quotation.
Is sea buckthorn naturally tart?
Yes, a strong tart profile is characteristic. Define the sensory and measurable chemistry needed in the finished formulation.
How is concentrate specified?
State the required soluble-solids range, dilution basis, ingredient statement, sensory direction, pack and test methods. The signed specification carries the final values.
How are stems, leaves and thorns controlled?
Set measurable limits and the inspection basis in the specification, especially for whole berries and minimally processed forms.
Can you confirm wild or cultivated material?
We confirm identity and wild/cultivated direction only for the quoted route and supporting documents; it is not a standing claim.
Is organic available?
It can be reviewed on request. We verify certificate certificate and production details before treating organic as relevant.
What packing applies to juice or puree?
The route may use a frozen bulk or foodservice format suited to dosing. We confirm material, net weight, closure, carton or outer pack and loading basis.
What should I send for a quote?
Send form, acidity/concentration target, application, quantity, pack, destination, claims, tests, documents and timing.
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