IQF Papaya
A popular tropical fruit noted for its mellow sweetness and soft texture, papaya brings an exotic touch to a wide range of desserts, dairy goods and savoury dishes.
IQF (individually quick frozen) papaya is the ideal way for food manufacturers to work with the ingredient – bringing the convenience of a frozen product, while preserving all the fruit’s natural fresh flavour.
It’s available from Kiril Mischeff as diced papaya chunks, supplied in 10kg cartons as standard.
What is IQF papaya?
Picked, peeled and diced to size, our papaya is then quick-frozen at low temperatures for a free-flowing product that retains individual piece identity.
As well as locking in the papaya’s natural taste, texture and colour, the IQF process also preserves the fruit’s excellent nutritional profile, helping bring all the papaya’s natural goodness to your finished product.
To place an order for IQF papaya, just give our sales team a call on +44 (0) 1909 534 000.
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FAQs
What is IQF papaya?
IQF papaya is a highly nutritious and flavourful fruit that has been quick-frozen at its peak of ripeness. It’s convenient, versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications. IQF stands for Individually Quick Frozen which is a process by which fruits and vegetables are frozen separately to lock in freshness, flavour and nutrition. IQF papaya does not contain any preservatives or artificial colours and flavours. This is a popular tropical fruit noted for its mellow sweetness and soft texture, and the IQF papaya from Kiril Mischeff brings an exotic touch to a wide range of desserts, dairy goods and savoury dishes.
What nutritional benefits does IQF papaya provide?
IQF papaya is an excellent source of dietary fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, calcium and potassium. It also contains essential minerals such as magnesium and manganese. It is also a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of culinary applications – it is perfect for smoothies, desserts and salads. As a product, it is also naturally gluten free and is easy to digest due to its high dietary fibre content. IQF papaya will stay fresh and flavourful for up to 12 months when stored in a freezer at temperatures of 0°F (-18°C) or less.
Does IQF papaya have to be cooked before eating?
No, IQF papaya does not need to be cooked before eating. It can be used straight from the freezer or thawed and used in a wide range of culinary applications. If you need to, it should be thawed slowly in a fridge overnight or at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before using. You can store the thawed product for up to five days in a fridge.