Frozen Artichoke Hearts — Premium IQF Grade A Whole & Quartered, Mediterranean Egypt
IBIC Group’s Frozen Artichoke Hearts are IQF processed from Egyptian globe artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) — trimmed of outer leaves and cut to expose the tender heart, the most valuable part of the artichoke with its characteristic mild, nutty flavour and distinctive meaty texture. Egyptian artichokes, grown in the Nile Delta and Mediterranean coastal regions during the cool winter season (November–March), produce large-headed varieties with generous, well-developed hearts highly suited to IQF processing for international food manufacturing.
Artichoke hearts provide an exceptional nutritional profile: 28% DV dietary fibre per serving (one of the highest among frozen vegetables), significant prebiotic inulin content (supporting gut health), 68% DV folate, and antioxidant compounds including cynarin and chlorogenic acid. These functional credentials make frozen artichoke hearts a premium ingredient for Mediterranean cuisine manufacturers, health food producers, and functional food developers in European (Italy, Spain, Greece are primary markets) and growing GCC markets.
KEY FEATURES:
- 28% DV dietary fibre per serving
- 68% DV folate per serving
- Natural prebiotic inulin content
- Cynarin + chlorogenic acid antioxidants
- Whole hearts & quartered available
- Egypt — leading global artichoke origin
- HALAL, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FDA certified
- 18-month shelf life at -18°C
Frequently asked questions
Egypt is one of the world’s leading artichoke producers, and Egyptian artichokes grown in the Nile Delta and coastal Mediterranean regions produce large-headed varieties with generous hearts, similar in character to Sicilian and Puglian Italian varieties that dominate European premium artichoke markets. Egyptian-origin artichoke hearts offer European food manufacturers a quality-competitive, HALAL-certified alternative to Italian and Peruvian origins at favourable pricing, with shorter shipping routes to Southern European markets than South American origin. IBIC’s ISO 22000 and FDA certification satisfies EU retailer qualification requirements.
Inulin is a naturally occurring prebiotic dietary fibre found in artichokes in significant concentration — one of the highest plant-food sources of inulin available commercially. Prebiotic inulin selectively feeds beneficial gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species) rather than being digested in the small intestine, supporting a healthy gut microbiome. For food manufacturers developing functional food, gut health, or probiotic-support products, frozen artichoke hearts provide a natural prebiotic fibre source with 28% DV total dietary fibre per serving alongside the inulin content.
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