Overview
Colour consistency is the additional variable worth agreeing at sample stage, since cauliflower shows discolouration more visibly than green vegetables do.
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.
Florets 20-40mm
Smaller caliber for blends, ready meals, and component use.
Florets 30-50mm
Standard retail and foodservice caliber.
Technical specifications
| Sizing Options | Florets caliber: 20-40mm, 30-50mm. Stem length: Max 15mm. |
|---|---|
| Blanching Index | Peroxidase negative |
| 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 | Nov–Apr (peak Dec, Jan, Feb) |
| Container fit (40ft HC reefer) | 10kg cartons, 100 cartons per pallet, 20 pallets per container |
Sourcing notes for buyers
- Stem length maximum 15mm, as with broccoli.
- Blanching peroxidase negative.
- Harvest November through April, peak December to February.
- Microbiological limits: E. coli under 10 cfu/g, Salmonella absent in 25g.
- Colour is worth agreeing against a physical reference at sample stage rather than describing in words — cauliflower shows discolouration more readily than green vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
What floret sizes are available for Egyptian IQF cauliflower?
Two bands are commonly traded: 20-40mm and 30-50mm, both with a maximum stem length of 15mm.
When is the Egyptian cauliflower season?
November through April, with peak volume from December through February.
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