Extra Natural IQF Edamame Bean - Commercial Grade for Malaysian HORECA Premium 1kg IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) shelled edamame beans (10 packs per carton) specifically designed for Japanese restaurants, Asian kitchens, salad bars, and health food outlets across Malaysia. Halal-certified (JAKIM), 100% natural — a high-protein, plant-based ingredient that serves as both a standalone appetizer and versatile cooking component, ready to use in minutes.

1) What is this product?

This is IQF frozen shelled edamame bean in a 1kg pack (sold as 10 packs per carton), supplied by Extra Natural for F&B and wholesale use. Made from 100% soybeans, shelled and individually quick frozen to preserve freshness, color, and nutrition. High in plant protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Ready to cook in 3-5 minutes — just boil, steam, or stir-fry.

2) What category does it belong to?

Frozen vegetables — edamame beans (IQF shelled soybeans, ready-to-cook).

3) Who is this product best suited for?

Ideal for:

Japanese and Asian restaurants

Salad bars and poke bowl outlets

Health food and vegetarian restaurants

Hotel kitchens and buffet operations

Central kitchens & commissaries

Quick-service and fast-casual chains

4) What cuisine or menu types commonly use it?

Used in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and fusion cuisines — edamame appetizer (with salt/spice), poke bowls, Buddha bowls, stir-fried vegetables, fried rice, salad topping, ramen garnish, hummus, sushi rolls, and plant-based protein dishes.

5) What makes this product commercially valuable?

Pre-shelled and IQF means zero prep time — no pod removal needed. High-protein plant-based ingredient that appeals to health-conscious and vegetarian diners. Versatile across appetizers, mains, and bowl concepts. Consistent quality and portion control. Popular menu item with high perceived value.

Usage & Yield

6) What dishes can this product be used in?

Salted edamame appetizer, poke bowls, Buddha bowls, stir-fried vegetables, fried rice, salad topping, ramen/soup garnish, edamame hummus, sushi roll filling, grain bowls, and plant-based protein component in any dish.

7) What is the typical portion size?

Appetizer: 80-120g per serving. Poke/Buddha bowl component: 30-50g per bowl. Salad topping: 20-30g per plate. Stir-fry component: 40-60g per dish.

8) What is the expected yield after preparation?

~100% usable. Already shelled and cleaned. Simply boil for 3-5 minutes or steam. No waste whatsoever.

9) How many portions per pack?

For appetizer at 100g per serving: 1kg / 100g = ~10 portions per pack. Per carton (10 packs): 10 x 10 = ~100 appetizer portions. For bowl topping at 40g: 1kg / 40g = ~25 portions per pack. Per carton: 25 x 10 = ~250 bowl toppings.

10) What is the estimated cost per portion?

Carton price RM161.65 / 10 packs = RM16.16 per pack. Cost per appetizer (100g) = RM16.16 / 10 = ~RM1.62 per portion. Cost per bowl topping (40g) = RM16.16 / 25 = ~RM0.65 per portion.

Margin Intelligence

11) What is the estimated selling price per portion?

Edamame appetizer: RM8.00-RM15.00 | Poke bowl (with edamame): RM18.00-RM28.00 | Salad bowl: RM12.00-RM20.00

12) What is the estimated gross margin per portion?

Example — salted edamame appetizer at RM10.00: Edamame cost ~RM1.62, seasoning ~RM0.20. Gross margin = (10.00 - 1.82) / 10.00 = ~81.8%.

13) Is this a high-margin or volume-driven item?

High-margin appetizer and volume-driven as a bowl/salad component — edamame is one of the most profitable appetizers in Japanese dining with minimal prep cost.

14) What type of outlet benefits most from this product?

Japanese restaurants (appetizer staple), poke bowl outlets, salad bars, health food restaurants, and hotel buffets where edamame is a high-demand, high-margin item.

15) How can this product improve menu profitability?

Zero prep time (already shelled), extremely high margin as appetizer (~82%), serves as plant-based protein option (appeals to health-conscious and vegetarian markets), and can be deployed across multiple menu sections (appetizer, mains, bowls, salads).

Storage & Handling

16-17) Storage: -18°C or below. 18) Shelf life: 12-24 months frozen. 19) Boil for 3-5 minutes from frozen, or steam for 5-7 minutes. Use within 24 hours after cooking. 20) Risks: Overcooking makes beans mushy. Keep frozen until ready to cook.

Compliance & Risk

21) Halal certified (JAKIM + Other). 22) BRC certified. 23) Origin: Imported, packed by Extra Natural. 24) Contains soy (soybean). Naturally gluten-free.

Procurement & Operations

25) MOQ: 1 carton (10 packs x 1kg). 26) Reorder: Weekly to bi-weekly depending on volume. 27) Central kitchen: Yes — can be pre-cooked and chilled for rapid deployment to outlets.

Comparison & Alternatives

28) Compared to fresh edamame in pod: No podding/shelling needed, no waste from shells (~40% of in-pod weight is shell). Saves significant prep time. 29) Choose shelled for bowl concepts, salads, and cooking; in-pod for traditional Japanese appetizer presentation. 30) Alternatives: Fresh edamame in pod (labor-intensive to shell), canned edamame (softer texture), other legumes like chickpeas or green peas.

Commercial Summary Block

Product: IQF Edamame Bean (1kg x 10) — wholesale frozen vegetable/legume.

Pack size: 1kg per pack, 10 packs per carton.

Portions/carton: ~100 appetizers (100g) or ~250 bowl toppings (40g).

Cost/portion estimate: ~RM0.65-RM1.62 per portion.

Selling range (typical): RM8.00-RM28.00 depending on application.

Gross margin (example): ~82% on edamame appetizer at RM10.00.

Storage: -18°C or below.

Certifications: Halal (JAKIM), Halal (Other), BRC.

Operational use: Boil 3-5 min from frozen, ready to serve.