IQF Frozen Vegetables

IQF Sweet Potato from Egypt — dice, cube, and slice specifications

Sweet potato has grown steadily as an Egyptian IQF export, driven by demand in European and North American ready meal and foodservice channels.

Origin: Egypt Season: Sep–Feb (peak Oct, Nov, Dec) Forms: Diced, Cubes, Slices Markets: European Union, North America

Overview

Specification is straightforward — cut dimension and blanching verification — which makes it one of the easier products in the range to write into an RFQ.

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 soups, ready meals, and blends.

Diced 15x15mm

Intermediate cube for foodservice and prepared dishes.

Cubes 20x20mm

Large cube where the piece should remain visible and hold shape.

Slices 8-10mm thickness

Flat cut for roasting and plated applications.

Technical specifications

Sizing OptionsDiced: 10×10mm, 15×15mm. Cubes: 20×20mm. Slices: 8-10mm thickness.
Blanching IndexPeroxidase negative
Storage Temperature-18°C or colder
Microbiology LimitsE. Coli < 10 cfu/g, Salmonella: Absent/25g
Packing Configurations1×10kg carton bulk, 4×2.5kg bags
Packing options1×10kg bulk; 4×2.5kg bags
Harvest seasonSep–Feb (peak Oct, Nov, Dec)
Container fit (40ft HC reefer)10kg cartons, 100 cartons per pallet, 20 pallets per container

Sourcing notes for buyers

  • Blanching peroxidase negative.
  • Harvest runs September through February with peak October to December.
  • Microbiological limits: E. coli under 10 cfu/g, Salmonella absent in 25g.
  • Currently offered into EU and North America.
  • Packing is 1x10kg bulk or 4x2.5kg bags.

Frequently asked questions

What cut sizes are available for Egyptian IQF sweet potato?

Diced at 10x10mm or 15x15mm, cubes at 20x20mm, and slices at 8-10mm thickness.

When is the Egyptian sweet potato season?

September through February, with peak volume from October through December.

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. Specifications above describe commonly traded formats and should be confirmed per partner route before commitment.
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