Berry identity
Confirm cultivated or wild direction, declared origin and the product description used in the specification.
CHINA-BASED B2B SUPPLY
IQF Frozen Blueberries for Wholesale and Private Label
We supply whole IQF blueberries, crushed fruit, puree and juice for bakery, dairy, beverage, foodservice and retail programs. We confirm berry type, size band, whole-fruit condition, natural color, clumps, pack format and required documents before matching the order.
For a useful quotation: send the form or grade, application, quantity, pack, destination, document needs and timing.
- Ingredient
- 100% blueberries; no other ingredient.
- Origin
- China
- Available forms
- Whole · Crushed · Puree · Juice
- 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.
Choose Blueberries by Berry Type, Size and Final Use
Whole-berry presentation depends on more than diameter. Buyers should define berry type, size consistency, bloom or skin condition, broken fruit and thawed performance.
Size and whole fruit
Set the diameter band, whole percentage and broken or crushed tolerance for the receiving sample.
Color and bloom
Review natural blue-purple color, surface bloom and discoloration against the application.
Thawed behavior
Test juice release and texture where berries remain visible in bakery, dairy or retail use.
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 Blueberries Form That Fits the Process
Whole berries fit visible applications; crushed fruit and puree support preparations and sauces; juice serves liquid formulations. Keep whole-fruit size and processing-particle specifications separate.
Compare every declared form and size
| Declared form | Size | Within size | Off-size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole | 8–18 mm diameter | 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 |
| Juice | maximum 1 mm filtration 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 Blueberry Type and Stock to the Program
We confirm berry type, origin, crop or production window and available stock for the quoted route. For repeat orders, an approved size and sensory reference reduces changes between lots.
| Decision field | What we confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Berry type | Cultivated or wild direction and declared identity | Affects size, flavor, skin and cost |
| Presentation | Diameter, whole percentage, bloom and defects | Controls bakery, dairy and retail appearance |
| Process fit | Thawing, juice release and particle form | Affects formulation and finished texture |
| Program plan | Quantity, pack, call-offs and destination | Supports repeat-route and document review |
Control Blueberry Size, Whole Percentage and Surface Condition
The specification should cover identity, diameter, whole and broken fruit, discoloration, clumps, surface ice, foreign material, chemistry, microbiology and destination-specific testing where required.
Available forms4
Storage−18°C or below
Shelf life24 months from production date
Declared size8–18 mm diameter
Off-size limitMaximum 10.0% by mass
Physical and sensory controls13 controls
| Control | Quality limit | Method summary |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Characteristic ripe colour of blueberries; maximum 5.0% by mass materially pale, dark or oxidized. | Visual, sensory or mass-fraction inspection |
| Flavour and Odour | Clean, characteristic blueberries 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 | 2.80–3.80 | Calibrated pH meter at 20°C |
| Titratable Acidity | 0.40–1.20% 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 Blueberries | 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 Blueberries Lot
Gentle handling through cleaning, freezing, grading and packing helps retain whole-berry condition. We connect the approved size and defect basis to lot release and pack verification.
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 blueberries 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 Blueberries
Whole berries require careful case-weight and loading choices; puree or juice needs a pack suited to dosing and frozen handling. Retail programs add film, artwork, coding and case-mark approval.
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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 Blueberries Approval Connected to the Lot
Blueberry approval should tie berry type, size band, whole percentage, bloom, color and thawed condition to the same sample and signed specification.
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 berry type, form, size, application, quantity, pack, destination and test requirements. We will confirm the production facility and lot documents with the quotation.
Build the document request your team actually needs. Select one or several items. Your choices will travel with the product inquiry.
0 of 5 selectedYour document request is taking shape.
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
Blueberry baking and sample comparison guides
Wild vs Cultivated Frozen Blueberries for Baking
Choose frozen blueberries around the baked product you need. Compare declared berry identity, actual size grade, equal-mass inclusion counts and handling before assessing the finished recipe. This guide connects a controlled bakery trial with the specification, packing and repeat-supply decision.
Read the guide →
Why Frozen Blueberries Bleed Colour in Batter
Separate blueberry colour spreading from changes in hue. Compare fruit condition, handling and recipe variables at defined production stages, then connect the accepted bakery appearance to identified samples and the specification for your repeat orders.
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Blueberry Size Counts and Uniformity in Automated Dosing
Read blueberry diameter and count specifications on their own terms. Compare sample methods, size distributions and tolerance bases, then connect incoming fruit condition with individual dose results and the accepted settings on your production line.
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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 cultivated and wild blueberries?
We coordinate cultivated or wild direction according to the order and available China supply route. The quotation states the identity that applies; it is not assumed across all lots.
What whole-blueberry size is available?
The working master includes an 8–18 mm diameter reference. State the desired band and allowable off-size percentage so current availability can be checked.
How is broken fruit controlled?
Define a whole berry, set the broken or crushed tolerance and agree the sampling basis. An approved frozen sample can support the visual standard.
Can blueberries be supplied for bakery use?
Yes. Share the mixing, bake, color and piece-visibility requirements so we can compare whole-fruit condition and size with the application.
Will blueberries release juice after thawing?
Some juice release is natural. Where it affects dairy, dessert or retail appearance, test the proposed lot or sample in the actual use and agree the evaluation method.
Can you supply puree or juice?
We can review crushed fruit, puree and juice routes. Confirm screen or filtration, seed and skin tolerance, pack format and dosing needs.
What private-label details should I send?
Provide net weight, film structure, artwork, label language, barcode, case marks, pallet requirements, destination and forecast.
How do I request documents?
List the specification, certification, COA, microbiological, residue or contaminant, packing and shipment records your approval process needs. We confirm applicability before order approval.
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