Overview
Colour ratio in a mixed pack is worth stating explicitly, since it is the most common source of dispute on this product.
Grades, cuts, and formats
These are the formats commonly traded from Egypt. They serve different applications rather than representing quality tiers, so the format should follow the finished product, not the price.
Diced 10x10mm
Fine dice for sauces, ready meals, and pizza topping applications.
Diced 20x20mm
Larger cube where the pepper should remain visible in the finished dish.
Strips 6-8mm width
For fajita, stir-fry, and foodservice applications.
Rings 8-10mm thickness
Presentation cut for pizza topping and plated applications.
Colours: red, green, yellow, mixed
Available as single colour or as a traffic light mix. If specifying mixed, state the colour ratio explicitly.
Technical specifications
| Sizing Options | Diced: 10×10mm, 20×20mm. Strips: 6-8mm width. Rings: 8-10mm thickness. |
|---|---|
| Color Options | Red, Green, Yellow, Mixed (traffic light) |
| Storage Temperature | -18°C or colder |
| Microbiology Limits | E. Coli < 10 cfu/g, Salmonella: Absent/25g |
| Packing Configurations | 1×10kg carton bulk, 4×2.5kg bags |
| Packing options | 1×10kg bulk; 4×2.5kg bags |
| Harvest season | Oct–May (peak Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar) |
| Container fit (40ft HC reefer) | 10kg cartons, 100 cartons per pallet, 20 pallets per container |
Sourcing notes for buyers
- State the colour ratio for mixed packs. An unstated ratio is the most common source of dispute on this product, because suppliers will default to whatever is most available.
- Harvest runs October through May with peak November to March — a long window suitable for continuous programs.
- Microbiological limits: E. coli under 10 cfu/g, Salmonella absent in 25g.
- Red pepper generally carries a higher cost than green because of the longer time on the plant. This affects mixed-pack economics.
- Packing is 1x10kg bulk or 4x2.5kg bags.
Frequently asked questions
What cut formats are available for Egyptian IQF bell pepper?
Diced at 10x10mm or 20x20mm, strips at 6-8mm width, and rings at 8-10mm thickness. Each is available in red, green, yellow, or a mixed traffic light combination.
How should buyers specify a mixed colour bell pepper pack?
State the colour ratio explicitly. An unstated ratio is the most common source of dispute on this product, since suppliers will otherwise default to whatever colour is most available at the time of production.
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