Ribes nigrum
IQF Frozen Blackcurrants
Certificates
Country of origin
Ukraine (Carpathian region): Wild-harvested or ecologically cultivated in pollution-free environments.
Full Traceability: We monitor every step from harvesting in the forest to the final IQF processing.
Packaging
Corrugated Carton Boxes (10 kg): Ideal for smaller wholesale orders or professional kitchens; easy to stack and palletize.
Delivery
- Refrigerated Transport: –18 °C, cold chain
- International Logistics: Regular shipments to the EU and other global markets.
- Delivery Terms (Incoterms): FCA, DAP, or DDP - tailored to customer requirements.
- Export Documentation: Full set of documents for smooth customs clearance.
Description
IQF frozen blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) from the Ukrainian Carpathian region, processed at peak ripeness. Blackcurrants are one of the most concentrated raw materials in the berry category: exceptionally high in natural vitamin C — several times that of citrus — with intense anthocyanin colour and a sharp, aromatic tartness that make them a workhorse for the juice, concentrate and beverage industries rather than a fresh-eating fruit. Individually quick-frozen, the berries stay loose and free-flowing for precise dosing and controlled thawing, with the deep colour and nutrients locked in. Supplied de-stemmed and sorted, cleaned and free of foreign matter, ready for direct industrial use. Typical applications: juices, nectars, concentrates and syrups, jams, preserves and fruit fillings, dairy and yoghurt, dietary supplements and extracts, natural colouring, and liqueurs and beverages including cassis. IQF freezing preserves the vitamin C, anthocyanins and characteristic aroma. Sourcing is fully traceable from field to finished pallet, and processing follows HACCP standards; organic-certified lots are available on request. Packaging: 25 kg multi-layer paper bags or 400 kg industrial octabins. Storage at –18 °C. Minimum order 500 kg. Delivery across the EU on FCA, DAP or DDP terms, with full export documentation.
Key Benefits:
- Species: blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum), de-stemmed
- Exceptionally high natural vitamin C — several times that of citrus
- Deep anthocyanin colour and sharp aromatic tartness
- Processing berry — juice, concentrate, syrup, supplements, cassis
- IQF, free-flowing — precise dosing, no clumping
- No additives, preservatives or added sugar
- Packaging: 25 kg bags / 400 kg octabins · HACCP · Organic on request
Harvest calendar
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FAQs
This premium Carpathian ingredient is available in industrial-grade fresh forms during peak harvest, or as premium Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) selections year-round. Depending on your manufacturing specifications, we can offer the product color-sorted, calibrated by millimeter size, or semi-processed to integrate seamlessly into automated food production lines, dairy manufacturing, or industrial baking applications.
Yes. While fresh, non-frozen batches are strictly tied to our seasonal harvesting calendar, our IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) fruit products are processed at peak nutritional maturity and stored in deep-freeze facilities. This advanced preservation enables us to guarantee a continuous, uninterrupted wholesale supply to our B2B partners 365 days a year, regardless of the crop's calendar season.
To preserve cell structure, flavor profile, and total food safety, strict cold-chain protocols must be followed. Fresh orders require immediate humidity-controlled refrigeration and rapid processing. Our IQF deep-frozen products must be maintained continuously at a stable temperature of -18°C or lower to prevent enzymatic degradation and clustering, ensuring full compliance with international HACCP safety guidelines.
The commercial shelf life depends entirely on the product form. Freshly harvested batches are highly perishable and require immediate food processing or distribution within a few days under refrigeration. Our IQF frozen items possess a robust shelf life of 12 to 24 months when held continuously at -18°C, retaining their natural color, structure, and microbiological stability.
Yes, we operate exclusively as a direct agricultural B2B supplier and wholesale distributor. We specialize in contract manufacturing and large-scale, multi-ton deliveries for food factories, ingredients distributors, and industrial processing plants. Please reach out to our commercial sales office to receive a tailored quotation, specifications sheets, and current Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) metrics.
While we specialize strictly in heavy-duty wholesale distribution and do not offer retail-ready or private label packaging, we do provide flexible industrial packaging configurations. We can fulfill bulk orders in multi-layer 10kg/25kg industrial paper bags, heavy-gauge plastic crates, or high-capacity octabins tailored to match your specific manufacturing intake systems and shipping requirements.