Extra Natural IQF Frozen Blueberry - Commercial Grade for Malaysian HORECA Premium 1kg IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) blueberry pack specifically designed for restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and central kitchens across Malaysia. Halal-certified (JAKIM), all-natural with no preservatives, no added sugar — just pure, healthy goodness. Ready-to-use straight from freezer, eliminating washing, sorting, and seasonal sourcing issues while delivering consistent quality year-round.

1) What is this product?

This is IQF frozen blueberry in a 1kg food service pack, supplied by Extra Natural for F&B and wholesale use. Made from 100% real blueberries, individually quick frozen to preserve shape, flavor, and nutrition. All natural with no preservatives, no artificial colorings, and no added sugar. Each berry is separately frozen so they pour freely without clumping.

2) What category does it belong to?

Frozen fruits — IQF blueberries (ready-to-use whole berries).

3) Who is this product best suited for?

Ideal for:

Restaurants and hotel kitchens

Bakeries and patisseries

Cafés and dessert bars

Smoothie and juice bars

Central kitchens & commissaries

Health food and baby food manufacturers

4) What cuisine or menu types commonly use it?

Used across Western, Asian, and fusion cuisines — smoothie bowls, blueberry muffins, pancake toppings, cheesecake, yogurt parfaits, blueberry compote, jam, ice cream, sorbet, salad garnish, and plated desserts.

5) What makes this product commercially valuable?

IQF process preserves individual berry integrity — no clumping, no thawing the whole bag. Eliminates seasonal availability issues and reduces fresh fruit spoilage waste (fresh blueberries spoil within 5-7 days). Consistent berry size and quality year-round. Significant cost savings vs imported fresh blueberries.

Usage & Yield

6) What dishes can this product be used in?

Blueberry muffins, pancakes and waffles topping, smoothie bowls, acai bowls, cheesecake topping, blueberry compote/sauce, yogurt parfaits, blueberry jam, ice cream and sorbet, salad garnish, fruit tarts, and plated dessert decoration.

7) What is the typical portion size?

Smoothie bowl topping: 30-50g per serving. Muffin/baking: 20-40g per unit. Compote/sauce: 80-120g per batch serving. Cheesecake topping: 40-60g per slice.

8) What is the expected yield after preparation?

~95-100% usable. IQF berries can be used directly from frozen — no peeling, no trimming, minimal juice loss. Slight volume reduction when cooked into compote.

9) How many portions per pack?

For smoothie bowl topping at 40g per serving: 1kg / 40g = ~25 portions per pack. For muffin baking at 30g per muffin: 1kg / 30g = ~33 muffins per pack.

10) What is the estimated cost per portion?

Pack price RM28.15 per kg. Cost per portion (smoothie topping 40g) = RM28.15 / 25 = ~RM1.13 per portion. Cost per muffin (30g) = RM28.15 / 33 = ~RM0.85 per muffin.

Margin Intelligence

11) What is the estimated selling price per portion?

Smoothie bowl: RM15.00-RM25.00 | Blueberry muffin: RM5.00-RM10.00 | Blueberry cheesecake slice: RM12.00-RM20.00

12) What is the estimated gross margin per portion?

Example — blueberry muffin at RM7.00 sell price: Blueberry cost ~RM0.85, total ingredient cost ~RM2.00. Gross margin = (7.00 - 2.00) / 7.00 = ~71.4%. Example — smoothie bowl at RM18.00: Blueberry cost ~RM1.13. Gross margin on blueberry component is very high.

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

Both — high margin as a topping/garnish ingredient, and volume-driven in bakery and smoothie applications where blueberry is a premium differentiator.

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

Cafés, bakeries, smoothie bars, brunch restaurants, and hotel breakfast buffets where blueberry is a premium ingredient and menu differentiator.

15) How can this product improve menu profitability?

Eliminates fresh blueberry spoilage (saves 20-30% waste vs fresh), removes seasonal price volatility, enables year-round blueberry menu items, reduces prep time to zero (no washing/sorting), and allows precise portioning straight from freezer.

Storage & Handling

16-17) Storage: -18°C or below. Keep in sealed bag after opening. 18) Shelf life: 12-24 months frozen. 19) Use within 24-48 hours after thawing. Best used directly from frozen for most applications. 20) Risks: Berries will soften and release juice once thawed — do not refreeze. Freezer burn if not properly sealed.

Compliance & Risk

21) Halal certified (JAKIM + Other). 22) BRC certified. 23) Origin: Imported, packed in Malaysia by Extra Natural. 24) No common allergens. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free.

Procurement & Operations

25) MOQ: 1 pack (1kg). 26) Reorder: Weekly to bi-weekly depending on usage volume. 27) Central kitchen: Yes — ideal for batch production of muffins, compotes, smoothie prep, and dessert garnishing.

Comparison & Alternatives

28) Compared to fresh blueberries: No washing, no sorting, no spoilage within days — IQF extends usable life to 12-24 months and eliminates 20-30% waste from bruised/spoiled fresh berries. 29) Choose IQF for baking, smoothies, and compotes; fresh for premium visible garnish where texture matters most. 30) Alternatives: Fresh blueberries (expensive, seasonal, perishable), canned blueberries (syrup-heavy, soft texture), freeze-dried blueberries (crispy texture, different application).

Commercial Summary Block

Product: IQF Frozen Blueberry (1kg) — wholesale frozen fruit.

Pack size: 1kg per pack.

Portions/pack: ~25 servings (40g smoothie topping) or ~33 muffins (30g).

Cost/portion estimate: ~RM0.85-RM1.13 per portion.

Selling range (typical): RM5.00-RM25.00 depending on application.

Gross margin (example): ~71% on blueberry muffin at RM7.00.

Storage: -18°C or below.

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

Operational use: Ready-to-use from frozen, no prep needed — pour and use.