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IQF VEGETABLE · B2B SUPPLY
IQF Pea Pods Graded for Tenderness and Visual Presentation
We supply whole, halved, diagonal-cut and strip-cut pea pods for stir-fries, Asian meals, vegetable blends and foodservice. Pod identity, string removal, fill, tenderness and cut geometry should be stated clearly because snow peas and snap-style requirements are not interchangeable.
Start with: form or cut, specification, pack, quantity, destination and target shipment window. Our team will respond with product availability, packing options and quotation details.
- Product
- IQF Frozen Pea Pods
- Available forms
- Whole, Halves, Diagonal Cut, Strips
- Origin
- China
- Storage
- −18°C or below
- Shelf life
- 24 months from production date
- Production lead time
- Typical production lead time is 7–21 calendar days after order confirmation. Order confirmation follows written approval of the specification, packing or artwork, purchase order and agreed payment milestone. Ocean transit and destination customs clearance are excluded.
Specify Pea Pods around the finished use
We supply pea pods to Asian-food manufacturers, meal-kit producers, foodservice distributors, importers and retail frozen brands. The quotation becomes useful when form, grade, pack and shipment requirements are coordinated together.
Set the measurable grade
Write pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill into the Typical Specification.
Approve use and pack
The main buyer fit is whole pods for premium stir-fries; halves and diagonal cuts for meal kits; strips for blends and prepared dishes.
Plan the supply route
Name the pod type and application. We will confirm the relevant China crop source, harvest window, blanching option and pack before quotation.
STANDARDS & PROGRAMS
Check the standards and documents for the quoted pea pods supply route.
Send the destination market and customer standard. Certificate copies and production details are provided with the quoted product.
YOUR QUALIFICATION FILE
Build the qualification file for this pea pods order.
Certificates, registrations and product records are included with the quotation and order 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 Pea Pods form before setting tolerances
Available forms include Whole, Halves, Diagonal Cut, Strips. Select the closest option and record pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill in the sample approval and signed specification.
Compare every declared form and size
| Declared form | Size | Within size | Off-size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole | 50–90 mm length | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Halves | cross-cut halves; 25–45 mm length | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Diagonal Cut | 20–30 mm length | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Strips | 5 × 40–60 mm | 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.
China origin and production window
Name the pod type and application. We will confirm the relevant China crop source, harvest window, blanching option and pack before quotation.
China origin
We match the specification with a suitable long-term partner factory option in China.
Crop timing
The crop and production window are confirmed against the required grade and loading schedule.
Continuity plan
Repeat programs are reviewed by form, specification, pack, quantity and forecast rather than by product name alone.
Written confirmation
Origin, facility, production timing and documents are stated in the commercial offer and order file.
Pea Pods controls that require written agreement
The table lists available product specifications and inspection methods. Product form, size, tolerances and destination-market requirements are recorded in the order specification. Pay particular attention to pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill, tenderness, bright green colour, split, blemished and over-mature pods.
Available forms4
Storage−18°C or below
Shelf life24 months from production date
Declared size50–90 mm length
Off-size limitMaximum 10.0% by mass
Physical and sensory controls13 controls
| Control | Quality requirement | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Characteristic natural colour of sound pea pods; maximum 5.0% by mass materially discoloured. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Flavour and Odour | Clean, characteristic pea pods 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 and tender; at least 90.0% by mass at commercial harvest maturity; no woody, fibrous or over-mature tissue. | 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 0.20% by mass extraneous vegetable 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 controls6 controls
| Control | Quality requirement | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Blanching and Peroxidase | Blanched product; peroxidase must be negative by the guaiacol test before freezing. | Guaiacol peroxidase activity test |
| Sulphur Dioxide | <10 mg/kg; no sulphur dioxide or sulphite added / <10 mg/kg | 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 Pea Pods | 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 requirement | 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 working targets support qualification and quotation. The signed specification defines the final order requirements, and the COA reports the identified production lot against the agreed test scope.
Follow Pea Pods from raw material to released lot
Selected, washed, trimmed, cut, steam- or water-blanched, rapidly cooled, individually quick frozen, optically sorted, metal detected, packed and stored frozen. The control plan covers pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill, tenderness for the approved form.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC HANDOFFS
Pea Pods handoff control
Receiving, freezing, packing and cold storage follow the agreed specification.
The quotation includes the production line and quality-control records.View related processing evidence →
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.
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Prepare and form
Clean, sort and prepare the declared pea pods form and size.
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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.
Match Pea Pods form, buyer use and pack
Typical buyer fit includes whole pods for premium stir-fries; halves and diagonal cuts for meal kits; strips for blends and prepared dishes. Choose the packing family, case weight, label and loading plan for your product.
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1 × 10 kg1 × 20 lb1 × 40 lb1 × 20 kg
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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.
Inspect the risks that matter for Pea Pods
The inspection plan focuses on product-specific risks. The Typical Specification and inspection plan should state how pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill, tenderness, bright green colour, split, blemished and over-mature pods will be assessed.
Photograph supplied by XMG for buyer review. We confirm which facility, test scope and release record apply to the quoted product.
Pod type and identity
Agree the measurable limit and sampling basis before sample approval.
String removal
Agree the measurable limit and sampling basis before sample approval.
Pod length and fill
Agree the measurable limit and sampling basis before sample approval.
Tenderness
Check the finished frozen lot against the signed product requirement.
Bright green colour
Check the finished frozen lot against the signed product requirement.
Split, blemished and over-mature pods
Check the finished frozen lot against the signed product requirement.
We coordinate samples, specifications, inspection and laboratory records, packing checks and shipment documents from one commercial contact.
Carry the approved Pea Pods brief into the shipment file
Start with the form, specification, application and pack. We coordinate samples, written specifications, documents and cold-chain handoff from one commercial contact.
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Share the requirement
Tell us the pea pods form, pod type and identity and string removal, pack, quantity, destination and timing.
Supply proposal
We provide the pea pods specification, sample plan, relevant document scope, packing and quotation basis.
Approve and place the order
Your written approvals and purchase order lock the agreed product, packing, document and shipment plan.
COLD-CHAIN HANDOFF
Keep the released pea pods 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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These answers cover the available product forms and the decisions needed for a detailed quotation.
Which Pea Pods forms can you supply?
Available forms include Whole, Halves, Diagonal Cut, Strips. Availability and the final tolerance are stated in the order specification; the first size reference is 50–90 mm length.
What should be included in a pea pods specification?
State the form, size or cut, pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill, tenderness, packing, destination requirements and intended application.
Which format suits food manufacturing or foodservice?
Typical use includes whole pods for premium stir-fries; halves and diagonal cuts for meal kits; strips for blends and prepared dishes. Send the recipe or preparation method so we can compare the available forms against dosing, cooking and appearance.
How are origin and crop timing confirmed?
Name the pod type and application. We will confirm the relevant China crop source, harvest window, blanching option and pack before quotation.
What quality risks do buyers normally check for pea pods?
The main product-specific checks are pod type and identity, string removal, pod length and fill, tenderness, bright green colour, split, blemished and over-mature pods. The agreed limits belong in the signed specification and inspection plan.
Can I request a pea pods sample?
Yes. Send the target form, specification, pack and application. The sample review should record appearance, size, defects and cooking performance relevant to the intended use.
What packing can be provided for this product?
Packing options include bulk cartons such as 1 × 10 kg · 1 × 20 lb · 1 × 40 lb, foodservice cases and retail or private-label packs. Available formats are aligned with production quantity and packing requirements.
Which documents can be requested with the quotation?
Product specifications, sample records, certificates, inspection and laboratory reports, packing details and shipment records are available for your order file. Certificate, production, product, lot and destination documents are available with the order file.
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