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Egyptian Fresh Artichokes

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

Baladi Violet & Green Globe with Meaty Hearts

Cultivated in the fertile alluvial soils of northern Egypt. Renowned for heavy, compact flower buds, dense meaty hearts, tender bracts, and high cynarin content favored by French and Italian culinary markets.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard Dry Matter > 18% (High Inulin & Cynarin)
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +0°C to +1°C (32°F - 34°F)
Commercial Shelf Life 21–28 Days in cold chain
Export Harvest Window December to April (Peak Winter Harvest)
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Egyptian Fresh Artichokes
Cultivated in Egypt · GlobalG.A.P. & BRCGS Certified
Commercial Specifications

Technical Export & Agronomic Specifications

Precision calibration, size grading, certified export packaging formats, and cold chain parameters enforced at DeltaMasr packhouses.

Commercial Varieties

Baladi Violet (Purple Egyptian) Imperial Star Green Globe

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
Caliber 7 (70-80mm) Retail & Supermarkets
Caliber 8 (80-90mm) EU Retail Standard
Caliber 9 (90-100mm) Foodservice & Catering
Caliber 10 (100mm+) Industrial Processing & Dicing

Export Packaging Formats

30-40 heads per 8kg/10kg Wooden / Carton Flat Crates

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

Pre-cut Bottoms in MAP Trays

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +0°C to +1°C (32°F - 34°F)
Relative Humidity (RH) 95% – 98% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Low emitter; sensitive to ethylene (causes bract opening)
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 16–18 MT Net Weight
Export Harvest Window

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

Monthly harvest cycles and controlled cold-store shipping schedules from Alexandria Port.

Egyptian Fresh Artichokes

December to April (Peak Winter Harvest)
Peak Harvest & Export Window
Off-Season / Cold-Store Supply
01 Jan
Active
02 Feb
Active
03 Mar
Active
04 Apr
Active
05 May
Off
06 Jun
Off
07 Jul
Off
08 Aug
Off
09 Sep
Off
10 Oct
Off
11 Nov
Off
12 Dec
Active
Agronomic Responsibility

The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Egypt is one of the world’s top artichoke exporters with a natural harvest window starting in December, weeks ahead of European Mediterranean growers.

3,200+ Annual Sunshine Hours

Intense solar amplitude maximizes photosynthetic sugar synthesis and dry matter accumulation.

Pristine Deep Moghra Aquifer

Direct subterranean aquifer extraction isolated from surface runoff, ensuring crystal purity.

Certified Pest-Free Virgin Soil

Free-draining sandy loam preventing compaction and fungal root constriction.

Export Gateway

Maritime Transit Benchmarks from Port of Alexandria

Port of Alexandria / Damietta (Egypt)
Destination Port & Market Transit Time Service Frequency
Rotterdam / Antwerp (NL/BE) 7 – 9 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Felixstowe / London Gateway (UK) 8 – 10 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Hamburg / Bremerhaven (DE) 9 – 11 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Marseille / Fos-sur-Mer (FR) 4 – 5 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Genoa / Salerno / Koper (IT/SI) 4 – 5 Days 4x Weekly Direct
Jebel Ali / Jeddah (GCC) 6 – 8 Days Daily Feeder
Singapore / Port Klang (Asia) 18 – 22 Days Weekly Express

Vs. 20–30 days transit from South America or East Asia — preserving maximum freshness, firmness, and shelf life for European & Middle Eastern supermarkets.

Serving Reference

100g Nutritional & Biochemical Profile

Per 100g Edible Portion

Agronomic & Functional Health Benefit

Potent hepatic-protective cynarin and inulin prebiotic fibers that support digestion and microbiome health.

47 kcal Calories (Energy)
10.5g Carbohydrates
5.4g Dietary Fiber
1.0g Natural Sugars
3.3g Protein
0.2g Total Fat
11.7 mg (20% DV) Vitamin C
370 mg (8% DV) Potassium
44 mg Calcium
1.3 mg (7% DV) Iron
94 mg Sodium
Quality & Phytosanitary Assurance

B2B Risk Mitigation & Buyer Solutions

Engineered agronomic solutions resolving common maritime transit, sizing, and shelf-life risks for global importers.

Importer Challenge 01

Bract dehydration and enzymatic browning of cut stems in transit.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Hydro-cooling at harvest and stem trimming with citric acid antioxidant wash prior to high-humidity Reefer loading.

B2B FAQ

Commercial & Quality FAQs

Direct commercial answers on minimum order quantities, shipping logistics, and packaging specifications.

Do you offer fresh whole artichokes with long stems and leaves for gourmet retail?

Yes, we supply Italian/French cut stems (15-20cm with leaves) in single-layer wooden flat crates or standard cut stems.

B2B Export Inquiries

Request Quotation & Container Booking

Submit your produce specifications and destination port. Our export desk will issue a comprehensive commercial proposal and vessel transit schedule within 24 hours.

Direct Farm-to-Port Export

No intermediaries; guaranteed quality, direct traceability, and competitive pricing.

Guaranteed Container Availability

Contracted reefer allocations with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.

Certified Food Safety & MRLs

Complete laboratory COA, BRCGS Grade A, and GlobalG.A.P. IFA v6 documentation.

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Brix / Quality: Extra Fine / Fine Stringless Grade A
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