Product Overview

For food manufacturers, bakeries, beverage producers, foodservice distributors, and frozen-fruit importers requiring consistent cranberry supply beyond the fresh harvest season, IQF frozen cranberries provide a convenient whole-fruit format with dependable handling and portion control. The berries are small, round to oval, and range from bright crimson to deep burgundy, with a naturally glossy skin that becomes lightly frost-coated during frozen storage. Their flesh is firm when frozen and softens after thawing, while the flavor remains distinctly tart and fruit-forward. This format is especially suited to bakery fillings, sauces, relishes, smoothies, juices, jams, desserts, cereals, yogurt inclusions, and further industrial processing. Individual quick freezing helps keep the berries free-flowing, allowing processors to measure only the quantity required without thawing an entire block. For B2B buyers, IQF cranberries offer reduced seasonal dependence, lower preparation labor, minimized spoilage, consistent batch handling, and scalable cold-chain distribution.

Key Features

1. Whole Berry Format — Supplied as intact cranberries for flexible use across processing, foodservice, and retail applications.
2. IQF Processing — Individual quick freezing helps keep berries separate and free-flowing for easier portioning and production control.
3. Red-Burgundy Color — Natural cranberry coloration provides strong visual appeal in sauces, baked goods, beverages, and fruit preparations.
4. Naturally Tart Flavor — Distinct sharp fruit profile works well in sweetened formulations, blended beverages, sauces, and preserves.
5. Firm Frozen Texture — Berries maintain structural integrity during frozen handling and soften appropriately during cooking or thawing.
6. Application Versatility — Suitable for bakery, beverage, dairy, confectionery, sauces, jams, smoothies, and prepared-food production.
7. Year-Round Availability — Frozen format reduces dependence on short fresh-harvest windows and supports continuous manufacturing schedules.
8. Efficient Bulk Handling — Free-flowing berries simplify weighing, batching, cold storage, and high-volume industrial use.

Specifications

1. Product Type: IQF Frozen Cranberries
2. Fruit Form: Whole berries
3. Processing Method: Individually Quick Frozen (IQF)
4. Color: Bright red to deep burgundy
5. Flavor Profile: Naturally tart and fruity
6. Berry Size: Approx. 10-18 mm diameter, depending on grade
7. Moisture Content: Naturally occurring fruit moisture, typically above 80%
8. Packaging: Food-grade inner liner with export carton or bulk bag
9. Bulk Pack Weight: Typically 10-20 kg per carton
10. Shelf Life: Approx. 18-24 months under continuous frozen storage
11. Storage Conditions: Keep frozen at -18°C or below
12. Intended Applications: Bakery, beverages, sauces, jams, smoothies, dairy, desserts, and industrial fruit processing