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Why Egyptian Onion
Egypt is one of the world's largest onion producers. Il Mondo supplies IQF onion as diced, sliced, and chopped
cuts in multiple calibres for industrial food manufacturing, ready-meal production, and food service. Egyptian
onions are prized for their pungent flavor and long shelf life after processing.
IQF Frozen Onions Specifications
Complete export quality parameters
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Varieties |
Yellow (Giza 6)
Red (Beheri)
White
|
| Forms |
Diced (5mm, 10mm)
Sliced (3-5mm rings)
Chopped (irregular)
|
| Color | White, yellow, or red (variety-dependent) |
| Packaging | Bulk: 10kg or 20kg carton Retail: 400g-1kg bags (Private Label) |
| Season | March - July (Peak) Frozen stock year-round |
| Certifications |
BRC Grade AA
ISO 9001
GlobalG.A.P
|
| Storage | -18°C 18-24 months shelf life |
| Origin | Egypt |
Applications & Industries Served
Il Mondo IQF Frozen Onion are used across the food industry
• Industrial food manufacturing - sauces, ready-meals, frozen pizzas
• Food service - restaurant chains, catering, fast-food operations
• Soup manufacturing - onion soup bases, mirepoix mixes
• Sausage & meat processing - pre-cooked onion for industrial meat production
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Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Hand-harvested, peeled, cut, and individually quick-frozen. Every batch undergoes pesticide residue testing in
ISO 17025-accredited labs.
FAQ AboutEgyptian Onion
What onion varieties are available?
Yellow (Giza 6, most common), Red (Beheri, for salads), and White (for
industrial processing).
What cuts are available?
Diced (5mm, 10mm), sliced (3-5mm rings), and chopped (irregular pieces).
Is the IQF onion pre-cooked?
Some varieties are IQF raw, others are IQF pre-cooked (caramelized). Both
options available.
What is the minimum order?
1 × 40ft reefer container (~20-22 MT). Mixed containers available.




