IQF Okra
IQF Okra from Vietnam. Whole and sliced, tender green pods for food manufacturers, HoReCa, retail, and ethnic food markets.
| Product Code | V0026 |
| Scientific Name | Abelmoschus esculentus |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Variety | Vietnamese Green, Five-Ridge |
| Cut Type | Whole, Sliced (cross-cut) |
| Size | Whole 60-100mm, slices 8-10mm |
| Processing Method | IQF |
| Shelf Life | 24 months at -18°C |
| Packaging | PE bag in carton, 10kg/ctn or as required |
| MOQ | 1 x 20'RF container |
| Loading Capacity | 8-10MT/20'RF; 22-24MT/40'RF |
| Harvest Season | Year-round |
Description
Product Overview
Vietfrost is a high-volume IQF Okra Supplier in Vietnam, processing premium Frozen Okra year-round from the country’s southern tropical provinces. Vietnamese Okra is cultivated under warm, humid conditions that produce tender, uniformly sized pods with bright green color and minimal seed development – the qualities most valued by Food Manufacturers and Foodservice Distributors globally.
IQF Okra is a staple ingredient across Middle Eastern, South Asian, African, and Southern US cuisines. Growing demand from Ethnic Food Distributors, Frozen Meal Manufacturers, and Foodservice Operators has positioned Okra as one of the highest-volume IQF Vegetable exports from Vietnam. The US alone imports significant volumes for use in Gumbo, Stir-Fry, Curries, and Frozen Meal applications.
Vietfrost offers Whole Okra in two size grades (6-9 cm and 9-12 cm) as well as Cut Rings and Cross-Cut formats. All Okra is blanched prior to IQF processing to deactivate enzymes, preserve bright green color, and maintain firm texture throughout Frozen Storage and distribution. The result is a free-flowing, individually frozen product with no clumping.
Packaging Options
- Bulk Packaging: 10 kg PE bags in corrugated cartons for Food Manufacturing and Foodservice.
- Retail-Ready Packs: 500 g and 1 kg bags for Private Label programs.
- Foodservice Packs: 2.5 kg and 5 kg formats.
- Custom Packaging with full branding and FDA-compliant labeling for all OEM orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Okra Blanched Before Freezing?
Yes. All IQF Okra undergoes a brief Blanching step to deactivate enzymes, preserve color, and maintain firm texture. This is standard practice for premium IQF vegetable processing.
What Sizes Are Available?
Whole Okra: 6-9 cm and 9-12 cm grades. Cut Rings: 10 mm and 15 mm thickness. Cross-Cut also available. Custom sizing can be arranged for orders of 5 containers or more.
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity?
MOQ is one 20-foot Reefer Container (approximately 18-20 MT depending on product format). Mixed Containers combining multiple IQF Vegetables are available for buyers who need product variety in a single shipment.
How Can I Evaluate Product Quality?
We provide detailed Product Specification Sheets, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and real production photos from our facility. Video of our processing line is available on request. For buyers requiring physical samples, small quantities can be arranged with cold-chain shipping at cost. Contact Our Sales Team to discuss your requirements.
Which Ports Do You Ship To?
We ship worldwide from Ho Chi Minh City Port. Key destinations include Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Savannah, and New York/New Jersey (USA), as well as ports across Japan, South Korea, EU, Australia, and the Middle East. Both FOB and CIF terms are available. Contact Us for transit times and freight rates to your destination port.
