Broad Beans
Our broad beans are harvested at maturity to ensure a firm texture and fresh taste.
They’re ideal for soups and traditional dishes, adding a hearty and nutritious element
to meals.
Our IQF frozen broad beans are sourced from premium Egyptian farms and processed to preserve their natural green color, sweet flavor, and nutritional value. Individually quick-frozen, these broad beans retain their texture and quality, making them ideal for ready meals, soups, salads, industrial food production, and foodservice applications.
Variety: Egyptian broad bean varieties.
Type: IQF Whole Broad Beans.
Size: 10–15 mm diameter.
Color: Bright green.
Flavor: Sweet, characteristic broad bean taste.
Aroma: Fresh and natural.
Shelf Life: 24 months at −18°C.
Origin: Egypt.
Packaging Options:
> 400 g, 1 kg, 2.5 kg printed or transparent bags.
> 10 kg polybag
1. Receiving & Inspection:
Fresh broad beans are delivered from contracted farms and inspected for size, ripeness, and quality.
2. Shelling & Cleaning:
Beans are carefully shelled and washed to remove soil, leaves, and foreign matter.
3. Blanching:
Blanching preserves natural color, flavor, and nutrients while slightly softening the beans for freezing.
4. Cooling & Draining:
Rapid cooling prevents overcooking, followed by draining to remove excess water.
5. IQF Freezing:
Broad beans are individually quick-frozen at −35°C to −40°C to maintain natural texture and prevent clumping.
6. Metal Detection & Packing:
Frozen broad beans pass through metal detection, then are packed in food-grade bags and sealed in export cartons.
7. Cold Storage:
Stored at −18°C until loading into pre-cooled reefer containers for export.
• Keep frozen at −18°C.
• Do not refreeze once thawed.
Quality & Sustainability:
At SIJAL, we focus on quality and sustainability in every batch. Our IQF frozen Broad Beans and reflect our commitment to excellence.
Here’s why SIJAL is the trusted choice for your business:
- Strict sorting and ripeness control
- Individually quick-frozen (IQF) to maintain texture.
- Metal detection and quality checks on every batch.
- Microbiological standards compliant with the EU requirements.
- For consistent quality, reliable supply, and competitive pricing .. Reach out to us to discuss your needs.
At SIJAL, we take pride in delivering our frozen products safely and efficiently to clients around the world. Every shipment is handled with the utmost care to preserve product quality and ensure smooth delivery from our facility to your destination.
Sea Freight (Our Main Export Method)
- All products are shipped in reefer containers maintained at a constant temperature of -18°C or below to guarantee freshness and quality upon arrival.
- We work with leading international shipping lines to ensure reliable schedules and competitive transit times.
- Available Incoterms: FOB, CFR, and CIF — based on customer preference and destination port.
- Typical transit time: 04–30 days depending on destination (Europe, Middle East, Africa, or Asia).
Documentation & Support
Each shipment includes the full set of export documents:
Commercial Invoice.
Packing List.
Certificate of Origin or EUR1.
Phytosanitary Certificate.
Bill of Lading.
Additional documents can be arranged upon request.
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