IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets
Product Overview
IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets are produced from fresh, high-quality cauliflower heads. After careful washing and trimming, the cauliflower is cut into uniform florets, blanched, and Individually Quick Frozen (IQF).
This process preserves the natural color, mild flavor, and firm texture while keeping the florets free-flowing and easy to portion.
Key Specifications of IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets
| Raw Material | Fresh cauliflower |
| Cut Style | Cut florets (stem trimmed) |
| Color | Creamy white |
| Freezing Method | IQF |
| Processing | Washed → cut → blanched → IQF frozen |
| Taste & Texture | Mild flavor, tender yet firm bite |
| Shelf Life | 24 months at ≤ -18°C |
| Storage | Keep frozen at or below -18°C |
Product Advantages of IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets
IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets offer reliable quality, convenience, and performance, making them ideal for foodservice, processing, and retail markets.
1. Uniform Size & Consistent Quality
Carefully cut florets ensure even cooking, attractive presentation, and stable portion control.
2. Free-Flowing IQF Technology
Individually Quick Frozen florets remain separate, allowing easy weighing, portioning, and reduced product waste.
3. Excellent Texture After Cooking
Controlled blanching preserves firmness and prevents mushiness, even after reheating.
4. Natural Color & Mild Flavor
The IQF process locks in the cauliflower’s creamy white color and fresh, neutral taste, suitable for many cuisines.
5. Year-Round Stable Supply
Independent of seasonal availability, ensuring consistent quality and pricing throughout the year.
6. High Yield, Low Loss
No cores or excessive stems, maximizing usable product and reducing preparation waste.
7. Wide Application Versatility
Suitable for stir-fries, soups, mixed vegetables, ready meals, roasting, and steaming.
8. Clean Label Product
No additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients; non-GMO raw material.
Applications of IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets
IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets are highly versatile and widely used across foodservice, processing, and retail sectors due to their uniform size, free-flowing form, and reliable cooking performance.
1. Food service & Catering
Stir-fried vegetable dishes
Steamed or boiled vegetable sides
Buffet and banquet menus
Hotel, restaurant, airline, and institutional catering
Advantage: Even cooking and consistent portion control.
2. Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Standard and premium mixed vegetable blends
Asian-style and Western vegetable mixes
School and catering vegetable combinations
Advantage: Uniform florets blend well with other IQF vegetables.
3. Ready Meals & Convenience Foods
Frozen ready meals and meal kits
Microwaveable vegetable packs
Steam-in-bag products
IQF vegetable portions
Advantage: Quick preparation and stable texture after reheating.
4. Retail & Home Cooking
Home stir-fry dishes
Steamed, boiled, or roasted vegetables
Oven-baked vegetable sides
Low-carb and plant-based meals
Advantage: Ready-to-cook directly from frozen, no preparation needed.
5. Industrial Food Processing
Soups, stews, and sauces
Vegetable fillings for pies, dumplings, and pastries
Pizza and bakery toppings
Sauces and vegetable purées
Advantage: Reliable quality and uniform cut for large-scale processing.
6. Health & Special Diet Products
Vegetarian and vegan foods
Clean-label and natural product lines
Low-calorie and low-carb diets
School and hospital meal programs
Advantage: Natural vegetable with no additives or preservatives.
IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets are valued for their consistency, convenience, and wide application range, making them a dependable ingredient for multiple markets.
Package Options of IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets
IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets can be packed in multiple formats to suit foodservice, industrial processing, and retail distribution. Packaging can be customized according to market and customer requirements.
1. Bulk Packaging (Foodservice & Industrial)
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10 kg / carton
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20 lb (≈9.07 kg) / carton
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Packing Structure:
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Inner: Food-grade PE bag
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Outer: Strong export carton
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Advantages:
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Economical for large-volume users
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Easy stacking and cold storage
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2. Catering & Institutional Packs
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2.5 kg / bag
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5 kg / bag
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Packaging: Plain PE bag with outer carton
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Suitable for: Hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, airline catering
3. Retail Packaging
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Common Sizes:
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400 g
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500 g
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1 kg
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Packaging Type:
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Printed PE or laminated retail bags
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Pillow bag or stand-up pouch (optional)
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Options:
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Private label available
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Multilingual labeling and nutrition facts
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4. Special Packaging Options
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Steam-in-bag (microwave-ready)
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Vacuum packaging (upon request)
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Mixed vegetable retail packs (with broccoli, carrots, peas, etc.)
FAQ – IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets
Q1: Can IQF cut cauliflower florets be cooked directly from frozen?
A: Yes. IQF cut cauliflower florets can be cooked directly from frozen by boiling, steaming, stir-frying, or roasting. Thawing is not required.
Q2: Are any additives or preservatives used?
A: No. The product contains 100% cauliflower, with no additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.
Q3: How long is the shelf life?
A: The shelf life is up to 24 months when stored at –18°C or below.
Q4: What floret sizes are available?
A: Small, medium, large, or mixed-size florets are available. Size grading can be customized upon request.
Q5: How is the cauliflower processed before freezing?
A: Fresh cauliflower is washed, trimmed, cut into florets, blanched, and then IQF frozen to preserve color, texture, and flavor.
Q6: Will the florets become mushy after cooking?
A: No. Proper blanching and IQF technology help retain a firm, tender texture after cooking when prepared according to instructions.
Q7: Is the IQF Cut Cauliflower Florets suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets?
A: Yes. IQF cut cauliflower florets are naturally vegetarian, vegan, and suitable for clean-label and health-focused products.
Q8: Are IQF cut cauliflower florets suitable for mixed vegetables and ready meals?
A: Yes. Their uniform size, free-flowing form, and stable texture make them ideal for frozen mixed vegetables and ready meals.
