IQF whole fruit is cleaned, sorted and frozen whole, so each piece keeps its natural shape and stays loose in the bag. It is the most versatile format, used everywhere from muffins to smoothies to retail packs.
Patagonia Foods freezes whole fruit at origin, close to harvest, to hold the color and flavor buyers expect. Organic and conventional options vary by fruit.
Patagonia Foods supplies wholesale frozen cherries from Chile and the United States to bakeries, dessert makers, smoothie bars and beverage brands. Dark sweet and tart cherries are pitted and frozen whole at harvest, so they hold their shape and color through baking.
IQF whole fruit is cleaned, sorted and frozen whole, so each piece keeps its natural shape and stays loose in the bag. It is the most versatile format, used everywhere from muffins to smoothies to retail packs.
Patagonia Foods freezes whole fruit at origin, close to harvest, to hold the color and flavor buyers expect. Organic and conventional options vary by fruit.
IQF pitted cherries are a standard base for cherry pies and pastry fillings.
Pitted cherries fold into ice cream and frozen desserts with no extra prep.
Frozen cherries cook down into compotes, sauces and dessert toppings.
Pitted frozen cherries blend into rich, dark smoothies and drinks.
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Our IQF cherries are pitted before freezing, so they are ready for pie fillings, smoothies and desserts. Mechanical pitting is very reliable but not perfect, so most food manufacturers keep a pit check in their own process.
Yes. Cherries frozen at harvest keep their fiber, vitamin C and the anthocyanins that give them their dark color. Frozen supply also lets you use cherries year round, outside the short fresh season.
Kept at -18°C (0°F) or below, IQF cherries typically last 18 to 24 months. Keep cases sealed and avoid temperature swings to prevent freezer burn. The exact shelf life for each format is on its spec sheet.
Yes. Pitted IQF cherries are a standard pie filling ingredient. Use them from frozen or partly thawed, and add a little extra thickener to absorb the juice they release while baking.
Yes. We pack frozen cherries under your own brand with custom cuts, specs and case sizes. Current supply is conventional, from Chile and the United States. Ask our team if your program needs organic.
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