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IQF VEGETABLE · B2B SUPPLY
IQF Sweet Corn Kernels and Cob Sections for B2B Supply
We supply IQF sweet corn as kernels, cob sections and crushed pieces for retail, foodservice, salads, ready meals and manufacturing. Kernel maturity, sweetness, colour, cob contamination and free-flowing condition are confirmed before release.
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 Sweet Corn
- Available forms
- Kernels, Cob Sections, Crushed
- 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 Sweet Corn around the finished use
We supply sweet corn to retail packers, foodservice distributors, salad and ready-meal manufacturers and import wholesalers. The quotation becomes useful when form, grade, pack and shipment requirements are coordinated together.
Agree measurable quality criteria
Write kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour into the Typical Specification.
Approve use and pack
The main buyer fit is kernels for retail, salads and blends; cob sections for foodservice and grilling; crushed corn for soups, fillings and formulations.
Plan supply and delivery
Share whether kernels or cob sections are required and the target shipment. We confirm the suitable China crop window, processing route and packing option.
STANDARDS & PROGRAMS
Check the standards and documents for the quoted sweet corn 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 sweet corn 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 Sweet Corn form before setting tolerances
Available forms include Kernels, Cob Sections, Crushed. Select the closest option and record kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour in the sample approval and signed specification.
Compare every declared form and size
| Declared form | Size | Within size | Off-size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernels | 6–12 mm | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Cob Sections | 30–50 mm length | At least 90.0% by mass within the declared size | Maximum 10.0% by mass |
| Crushed | 2–6 mm particles | 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
Share whether kernels or cob sections are required and the target shipment. We confirm the suitable China crop window, processing route and packing option.
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.
Sweet Corn 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 kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour, cob and husk removal, crushed-kernel percentage, free-flowing condition.
Keep visual defect categories separate in the order specification. A ragged, crushed or broken kernel is a kernel defect; a pulled kernel still has cob or hard tissue attached; a loose cob fragment is a separate piece. Codex also distinguishes cob, husk and silk from harmless extraneous vegetable material. The Codex whole-kernel-corn annex and USDA frozen whole-kernel corn grade standard use their own definitions, sample units and scoring or acceptance systems. They are useful references for naming and discussing inspection criteria, not automatic limits for every export contract. For the quoted product, confirm the defect definitions, sample amount, preparation, count or mass basis, inspection method and acceptance rule in the signed specification. The percentages shown in our table are XMG page declarations for quotation/specification discussion; they are not legal limits, universal market tolerances or results for a particular lot. See the Codex Standard for Quick Frozen Vegetables, Annex on Whole Kernel Corn and USDA frozen whole-kernel corn grades and standards.
Available forms3
Storage−18°C or below
Shelf life24 months from production date
Declared size6–12 mm
Off-size limitMaximum 10.0% by mass
Physical and sensory controls13 controls
| Control | Quality requirement | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Characteristic natural colour of sound sweet corn; maximum 5.0% by mass materially discoloured. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Flavour and Odour | Clean, characteristic sweet corn 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 Sweet Corn | 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 Sweet Corn 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 kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour, cob and husk removal for the approved form.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC HANDOFFS
Sweet Corn 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. This iqf frozen sweet corn checkpoint shows the handling stage; process steps and records are confirmed against your specification.
Prepare
The team follows the agreed form, size and handling requirement. This iqf frozen sweet corn checkpoint shows the handling stage; process steps and records are confirmed against your specification.
Freeze & control
We align the freezing method and control plan with the product form, specification and order volume. This iqf frozen sweet corn checkpoint shows the handling stage; process steps and records are confirmed against your specification.
Inspect & release
We connect release checks, packing and lot records to the purchase order. This iqf frozen sweet corn checkpoint shows the handling stage; process steps and records are confirmed against your specification.
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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 sweet corn 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.
Match Sweet Corn form, buyer use and pack
Typical buyer fit includes kernels for retail, salads and blends; cob sections for foodservice and grilling; crushed corn for soups, fillings and formulations. Choose the packing family, case weight, label and loading plan for your product.
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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 Sweet Corn
The inspection plan focuses on product-specific risks. The Typical Specification and inspection plan should state how kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour, cob and husk removal, crushed-kernel percentage, free-flowing condition will be assessed.
Photograph supplied by XMG for buyer review. We confirm which facility, test scope and release record apply to the quoted product.
Kernel maturity and sweetness
Agree the measurable limit and sampling basis before sample approval.
Kernel size
Agree the measurable limit and sampling basis before sample approval.
Golden-yellow colour
Agree the measurable limit and sampling basis before sample approval.
Cob and husk removal
Check the finished frozen lot against the signed product requirement.
Crushed-kernel percentage
Check the finished frozen lot against the signed product requirement.
Free-flowing condition
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.
Worksheets for your sourcing review
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Carry the approved Sweet Corn 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 sweet corn form, kernel maturity and sweetness and kernel size, pack, quantity, destination and timing.
Supply proposal
We provide the sweet corn 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 sweet corn 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 Sweet Corn forms can you supply?
Available forms include Kernels, Cob Sections, Crushed. Availability and the final tolerance are stated in the order specification; the first size reference is 6–12 mm.
What should be included in a sweet corn specification?
State the form, size or cut, kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour, cob and husk removal, packing, destination requirements and intended application.
Which format suits food manufacturing or foodservice?
Typical use includes kernels for retail, salads and blends; cob sections for foodservice and grilling; crushed corn for soups, fillings and formulations. 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?
Share whether kernels or cob sections are required and the target shipment. We confirm the suitable China crop window, processing route and packing option.
What quality risks do buyers normally check for sweet corn?
The main product-specific checks are kernel maturity and sweetness, kernel size, golden-yellow colour, cob and husk removal, crushed-kernel percentage, free-flowing condition. The agreed limits belong in the signed specification and inspection plan.
How should we test sweet-corn kernels or cob sections before a trial order?
Ask for a sample in the form you will buy, then test it in your own cooking or processing step. Check kernel or cob appearance, size consistency, texture and any defects that affect portioning or presentation. We can use the approved sample and written limits as the comparison basis for the proposed order.
How do kernel and cob-section packs differ for sweet corn?
Loose kernels need fill and free-flow checks; cob sections need a portion, breakage and case-weight review. Send the exact form, unit pack, carton and loading plan; we confirm the workable line and pack sample for the selected facility. Review packing options.
What quality evidence belongs with a sweet-corn order?
Tell us whether the quote is for kernels, cob sections or crushed corn, and provide the size, maturity, sweetness and husk or cob-removal limits you need. We coordinate the approved specification and sample reference, then confirm which lot checks, tests and facility documents apply to that form and destination. Review quality-control records.
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