IQF Frozen Fruits

IQF Sliced Strawberry from Egypt — 6 to 8mm specifications

Sliced strawberry is cut to a controlled 6 to 8mm thickness and is bought for applications where the fruit is laid flat and remains visible — dessert toppings, tart and cheesecake finishing, bakery decoration.

Slice thickness 6 to 8mm

Overview

That visibility is what makes slice integrity the defining quality attribute. A slice that breaks or curls during freezing and handling still tastes the same but no longer does the job it was bought for.

Where this grade is used

  • Dessert and cake toppings where slices are laid rather than mixed
  • Bakery decoration and tart finishing
  • Foodservice plating
  • Retail frozen dessert components

What to specify in an RFQ

  • Specify thickness at 6-8mm and state the tolerance. Thickness drives both appearance and how the slice behaves when thawed.
  • Specify the acceptable percentage of broken slices. This is the attribute that most often disappoints on this format, and it is not covered by whole-fruit defect tolerances.
  • Slices thaw faster than whole fruit and hold less structure once thawed. Confirm the intended handling — laid frozen, or thawed first — since it affects which thickness works.
  • Brix and variety considerations are the same as for whole fruit: minimum 7.0 to 9.0 depending on variety, best tied to a named variety and shipment window.

How this compares to the other grades

Sliced is for laying flat and being seen. Diced (10x10mm) is for mixing through a matrix. Whole fruit is for presentation as an intact berry. The three are not interchangeable, and slice thickness has no equivalent in the whole-fruit caliber bands.

Shared IQF Strawberry specifications

These apply across all grades and cuts of IQF Strawberry. Grade-specific requirements sit on top of them.

Sizing OptionsWhole: 15-22mm, 22-26mm, 26-35mm. Diced: 10×10mm. Sliced: 6-8mm thickness.
Storage Temperature-18°C or colder throughout transit and storage
Microbiology LimitsE. Coli < 10 cfu/g, Salmonella: Absent in 25g, Listeria: Absent in 25g
Brix LevelsMin 7.0 to 9.0 depending on crop variety (Festival, Senga, Fortuna)
Packing Configurations1×10kg carton bulk, 4×2.5kg polybags per carton, or customized packaging
Pesticide ControlReviewed against EU Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) / FDA requirements
Packing options1×10kg bulk; 4×2.5kg polybags; 20×400g retail; Private label
Harvest seasonNov–Mar (peak Dec, Jan, Feb)

Frequently asked questions

What thickness is Egyptian IQF sliced strawberry?

6 to 8mm. Thickness drives both the appearance of the finished application and how the slice holds up when thawed.

What should I specify beyond thickness for sliced strawberry?

The acceptable percentage of broken slices. Slice integrity is the attribute that most often falls short on this format, and it is not covered by the defect tolerances that apply to whole fruit.

Can sliced strawberry be used interchangeably with diced?

Not really. Sliced is for applications where the fruit is laid flat and visible; diced is for even distribution through a matrix such as yogurt or a bakery filling. They serve different purposes and are specified on different attributes.

Scope note. AgriAI Expert coordinates sourcing through selected Egyptian production and export partners. Manufacturing, certificates, laboratory reports, and official approvals remain partner and project specific. Grade definitions above describe commonly traded Egyptian export practice and should be confirmed per partner route before commitment.

Other IQF Strawberry grades and cuts

Whole fruit, three caliber bands IQF Whole Strawberry Calibrated cube, 10x10mm IQF Diced Strawberry Puree — specified by Brix, acidity, and seed content Frozen Strawberry Puree
Request IQF Sliced Strawberry in an RFQ

Include the grade band, volume, packing format, destination, Incoterm, required documents, and target shipment window for structured partner-route review.

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