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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Name: Egyptian Cantaloupe Melons - Orange Fleshed, Netted Rind
Brand: Il Mondo Export
SKU: ILM-CANT-2026
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Why Egyptian Frozen Spinach

Egyptian spinach is grown in the cool winter months, producing tender leaves with mild flavor. Il Mondo
supplies IQF spinach as whole leaf, chopped leaf, or portioned blocks for soup manufacturing, dairy
applications, and food service.

IQF Frozen Spinach Specifications

Complete export quality parameters

Specification	Details
Form	Whole leaf Chopped (10mm) Chopped (20mm) Portioned blocks (25g) Portioned blocks (50g)
Color	Deep green, uniform
Packaging	Bulk: 10kg carton Retail: 400g–1kg bags (Private Label)
Season	October – April (Peak) Frozen stock year-round
Certifications	BRC Grade AA ISO 9001 GlobalG.A.P
Storage	-18°C Shelf life: 18–24 months
Origin	Egypt

Applications & Industries Served

Il Mondo IQF Frozen spinach are used across the food industry

• Soup manufacturing - cream of spinach, vegetable soups
• Dairy processing - spinach yogurts, cheese fillings (ricotta, spanakopita)
• Ready-meal production - spinach-based ready meals
• Bakery - spanakopita, spinach pastries

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Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Hand-harvested young leaves, blanched, and individually quick-frozen. Heavy metal testing (lead, cadmium)
standard for leafy greens.

FAQ AboutEgyptian Frozen Spinach

What forms are available?

Whole leaf, chopped (10mm or 20mm), and portioned blocks.

What portion sizes for blocks?

25g or 50g standard, custom sizes available.

Is the spinach pre-cooked?

Blanched only - not fully cooked. Buyer completes cooking at end use.

What is the minimum order?

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

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