Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus - IQF
Enzyme-Deactivated Steam-Blanched Bottoms, Quarters & Hearts
Processed from freshly harvested Egyptian Baladi Violet artichokes within hours of field cutting. Mechanically turned, trimmed, steam-blanched to deactivate polyphenol oxidase enzymes, and IQF frozen at -38°C to retain tender meaty bite and bright pale yellow color.
Precision calibration, size grading, certified export packaging formats, and cold chain parameters enforced at DeltaMasr packhouses.
| Grade / Caliber | Primary Commercial Application |
|---|---|
| Bottoms / Fondos (3-5cm / Caliber S) | Retail & Supermarkets |
| Bottoms (5-7cm / Caliber M) | EU Retail Standard |
| Bottoms (7-9cm / Caliber L) | Foodservice & Catering |
| Quarters & Halves | Industrial Processing & Dicing |
| Artichoke Hearts with Stem | Industrial Processing & Dicing |
Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.
Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.
Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.
Monthly harvest cycles and controlled cold-store shipping schedules from Alexandria Port.
Massive local fresh artichoke cultivation provides our processing plants with immediate farm-to-freezer proximity, guaranteeing lowest microbial counts.
Intense solar amplitude maximizes photosynthetic sugar synthesis and dry matter accumulation.
Direct subterranean aquifer extraction isolated from surface runoff, ensuring crystal purity.
Free-draining sandy loam preventing compaction and fungal root constriction.
| 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.
Per 100g Edible Portion
High retained prebiotic inulin and cynarin supporting liver function and digestive microbiome balance.
Engineered agronomic solutions resolving common maritime transit, sizing, and shelf-life risks for global importers.
Grey/black enzymatic oxidation and fibrous stringy texture in artichoke bottoms.
Computer-controlled steam blanching with ascorbic/citric acid dipping immediately halts enzyme activity, maintaining a tender butter-smooth cut.
Direct commercial answers on minimum order quantities, shipping logistics, and packaging specifications.
We calibrate into 30-50mm, 50-70mm, and 70-90mm diameter bottoms, as well as uniform quartered cuts for pizza manufacturers.
Submit your produce specifications and destination port. Our export desk will issue a comprehensive commercial proposal and vessel transit schedule within 24 hours.
No intermediaries; guaranteed quality, direct traceability, and competitive pricing.
Contracted reefer allocations with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.
Complete laboratory COA, BRCGS Grade A, and GlobalG.A.P. IFA v6 documentation.
Explore complementary crops and products available for consolidated container shipping and seasonal supply.
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.
Harvested fresh, washed, 100% de-stemmed and snipped, steam-blanched to lock in emerald green chlorophyll, and rapidly frozen in fluidized beds. Zero strings, tender snap, and uniform diameter.
Harvested at optimum tenderometer values (<110). Vined, cleaned, washed, blanched, and fluidized bed IQF frozen within 2 hours of harvest to lock in natural sugars, succulent sweetness, and vibrant spring-green color.
