What makes Egyptian cantaloupe different from other origins?

Egyptian cantaloupe benefits from the Nile Delta's optimal growing conditions: warm temperatures, sandy soils, and abundant sunshine produce melons with excellent sugar development and aromatic flavor. Combined with GlobalG.A.P certified farms and proper cold chain management, Egyptian cantaloupe offers European retailers reliability and eating quality.

What sizes are available for export?

Individual fruit sizes range from 1.0kg to 1.5kg depending on variety and growing conditions. Standard export cartons contain 4, 5, 6, or 8 count per carton, with 5-6 count preferred for retail display and 4 count for premium positioning.

How should Egyptian cantaloupe be stored?

Cantaloupe requires storage at 5–8°C with 85–90% humidity. Temperatures below 5°C cause chilling injury resulting in pitting, uneven ripening, and reduced flavor. Pre-cooling within 4 hours of harvest and GPS-monitored reefers ensure proper temperature compliance throughout transit.

What is the shelf life of Egyptian cantaloupe?

With proper cold chain management at 5–8°C, Egyptian cantaloupe maintains 14–21 days of remaining shelf life upon European arrival. Shelf life varies by ripeness at harvest; less ripe fruit travel better but require retailer ripening at 15–20°C for 2–4 days before display.

Can Egyptian cantaloupe be shipped with other products?

Cantaloupe is sensitive to ethylene gas produced by apples, bananas, and stone fruit. Mixed loads with ethylene-producing items should be avoided. Cantaloupe can be co-loaded with other products tolerant of 5–8°C storage, such as grapes, citrus, and cucumbers.

What documentation is provided with each shipment?

Full documentation includes: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, EUR.1 (preferential tariffs), Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Pre-shipment quality inspection report, and GlobalG.A.P GGN certificate with batch traceability.

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Why Egyptian Apricot

Egyptian apricots are prized for their sweet flavor, golden-orange color, and firm texture. Il Mondo supplies IQF
apricot halves and dices for jam production, dairy applications, and bakery inclusions. Egypt's Mediterranean
climate produces apricots with high Brix and natural pectin content - ideal for premium preserves.

IQF Frozen Apricot Specifications

Complete export quality parameters

Specification	Details
Variety	Egyptian Canino Amar
Forms	Halves (Pitted) Diced (10×10mm) Diced (15×15mm)
Brix Level	12.0° minimum
Color	Golden-orange, uniform
Packaging	Bulk: 10kg carton Retail: 400g–1kg bags (Private Label available)
Season	May – July (Peak) Frozen stock available year-round
Certifications	BRC Grade AA ISO 9001 GlobalG.A.P
Storage	-18°C Shelf life: 18–24 months from production
Origin	Egypt

Applications & Industries Served

Il Mondo IQF Apricot are used across the food industry

• Jam & preserve production - high-pectin Egyptian apricot ideal for premium jam
• Dairy processing - yogurt fruit preparations, fruit-on-the-bottom, ice cream
• Bakery inclusions - pastry fillings, croissants, breakfast cereals
• Retail packs - 400g-1kg private-label frozen apricot for premium retail

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Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Pitted, halved, and individually quick-frozen within 4 hours of harvest. Every batch undergoes Brix testing, color
verification, and pesticide residue testing in ISO 17025-accredited labs.

FAQ AboutEgyptian IQF Frozen Apricot

What apricot varieties are available?

Egyptian Canino (classic Mediterranean) and Amar (sweet dessert
variety).

Are the apricots pitted?

Yes, all IQF apricots are pitted and supplied as halves or dices.

What is the Brix level?

12.0° minimum.

What is the minimum order?

1 × 40ft reefer container (~20-22 MT). Mixed containers available.

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