Product Overview

For commercial food manufacturers, Middle Eastern food distributors, and institutional catering operations preparing classic Middle Eastern soups, stews, and ready-to-eat meals, sourcing raw jute mallow leaves presents significant prep overhead and inconsistent seasonal availability. This frozen minced molokhiya features finely chopped, uniform leafy greens frozen into dense, clear-wrapped slabs that preserve the plant's natural deep-emerald hue, earthy vegetable aroma, and natural thickening properties upon simmer. Specially processed to maintain its characteristic gelatinous body when cooked with garlic and broth, this finely minced format integrates seamlessly into industrial soup kettles, sauce production lines, and retail frozen food packaging. By switching to individually quick-frozen blocks, B2B buyers eliminate prep labor, mitigate raw leaf spoilage, ensure year-round supply continuity, and standardize dish consistency across multi-unit culinary networks.

Key Features

1. Finely Minced Cut — Uniform particle size ensures rapid defrosting and complete blending in large-scale soup kettles and sauces.
2. Vibrant Emerald Color — Flash-frozen post-harvest to preserve natural chlorophyll, preventing dulling or browning during commercial cooking.
3. Authentic Mucilaginous Texture — Retains natural plant proteins and soluble fibers that provide traditional body and viscosity to dishes.
4. Earthy Herbal Aroma — Captures the fresh, distinct taste profile of harvested jute mallow leaves without metallic off-flavors.
5. Vacuum-Sealed Slab Format — Compact rectangular block packaging optimizes freezer storage space and simplifies stacked transport logistics.
6. Zero Pre-prep Labor — Fully washed, stemmed, and chopped prior to freezing, drastically cutting kitchen prep times and operational costs.
7. Extended Shelf Stability — Sub-zero storage prevents enzymatic degradation, ensuring a dependable, multi-month supply cycle for distributors.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Frozen Minced Molokhiya (Jute Leaves / Jew's Mallow)
2. Material/Composition: 100% Molokhiya Leaves (Corchorus olitorius)
3. Processing Method: Washed, chopped, and Individually Quick Frozen (IQF)
4. Cut/Style/Form: Finely minced / Frozen rectangular slab
5. Moisture Content: Approx. 85-88%
6. Color: Deep vibrant green
7. Weight per Unit: 400 g (custom commercial weights available)
8. Packaging: Vacuum-sealed clear food-grade poly bag
9. Bulk Packaging Dimensions: 400 mm x 300 mm x 200 mm outer carton (approx. 20-24 packs per master carton)
10. Grade: Premium Food Grade / A-Grade
11. Shelf Life: 18-24 months at -18°C or below
12. Storage Conditions: Keep frozen at -18°C (-0.4°F) or colder; do not refreeze after thawing
13. Certifications: ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal Certified