IQF Frozen Broad Beans
Frozen Broad Beans from Egypt
Broad beans (fava beans) are a traditional Egyptian crop. We freeze them whole or peeled, keeping their fresh green colour and tender bite.
Available cuts
- Whole broad beans
- Peeled broad beans
Typical uses
- Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking
- Salads and side dishes
- Ready meals
- Retail frozen packs
Specifications & packing
| Product | Frozen Broad Beans (IQF) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Egypt |
| HS code | 0710 29 |
| Formats | Whole (in the skin) and peeled |
| Season | January – March |
| Bulk | 1 × 10 kg carton |
| Food service | 10 × 1 kg or 4 × 2.5 kg bags per carton |
| Retail | 20 × 400 g Egy Berries bags per carton |
| Private label | Your brand, sizes and labels on request |
| Storage | Keep frozen at −18 °C or below; do not refreeze after thawing |
Why Egy Berries
- Grown in Egypt and frozen at our IQF plant in Sadat City
- Certified to FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P.; registered with US FDA and China GACC; production following BRCGS practices
- Exporting to Europe, Brazil, China and Canada
- Packing, sizes and labels to your specification
Frozen Egyptian broad beans for ready meals and foodservice
Broad beans (fava beans, ful) are among the oldest crops in Egypt. We pick them young and tender from January to March, blanch them and freeze them individually, either whole in the skin or peeled for a softer bite and a paler green. They are used by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants and caterers, by soup, dip and ready-meal producers, and by retail packers. Peeled frozen beans cook in minutes and need no soaking, which is why food manufacturers choose them over dried fava.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between whole and peeled broad beans?
Whole beans keep their skin, hold their shape in stews and give a firmer bite. Peeled beans have the skin removed, cook faster and give a smoother puree or dip.
When are Egyptian broad beans harvested?
From January to March. They are frozen in season and shipped from our cold stores throughout the year.
Are the beans blanched before freezing?
Yes. They are blanched and then individually quick frozen, which fixes the green colour and keeps the beans loose and free-flowing.
In which packs are frozen broad beans supplied?
Bulk in 1 × 10 kg cartons, food service in 10 × 1 kg or 4 × 2.5 kg bags per carton, and retail in 20 × 400 g Egy Berries bags per carton. Private label in your own brand, sizes and labels is available on request.
