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.

IQF Frozen Cherry (Sweet & Sour)
for Wholesale Buyers

Name: Egyptian Cantaloupe Melons - Orange Fleshed, Netted Rind
Brand: Il Mondo Export
SKU: ILM-CANT-2026
Availability: InStock

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Why Egyptian Frozen Cherry

Egyptian cherries are grown in the high-altitude regions of Upper Egypt, producing fruit with intense color,
balanced sugar-acid profile, and firm texture. Il Mondo IQF cherries are individually quick-frozen whole or pitted
for bakery, dairy, dessert, and beverage applications.

IQF Frozen Cherry Specifications

Complete export quality parameters

Specification	Details
Varieties	Sweet (Bing-type) Sour (Montmorency-type)
Forms	Whole (With Stem) Whole Pitted Halved
Brix Level	14.0° – 18.0° (Sweet) 12.0° – 14.0° (Sour)
Color	Deep red to dark burgundy
Packaging	Bulk: 5kg or 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 Frozen Cherry (Sweet & Sour) are used across the food industry

• Bakery inclusions - Black Forest cakes, cherry pastries, danishes
• Dairy processing - cherry yogurt toppings, ice cream inclusions
• Dessert manufacturing - cheesecake toppings, fruit salads
• Beverage production - cherry juice concentrates, smoothie blends

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Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Hand-picked at peak ripeness 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 frozen cherry (sweet & sour)

What cherry varieties are available?

Sweet (Bing-type, eating) and sour (Montmorency-type, baking).

Are the cherries pitted?

Both options available - whole (with stem), whole pitted, and halved.

What is the Brix level?

14.0°-18.0° for sweet, 12.0°-14.0° for sour.

What is the minimum order?

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

IQF Frozen Cherry (Sweet & Sour)
for Wholesale Buyers