Frozen Molokhia Leaves — Whole Leaf IQF, Egypt Origin, Lebanese & North African Applications
IBIC Group’s Frozen Molokhia Leaves is the whole-leaf format of Egyptian molokhia (Corchorus olitorius) — individual leaves IQF frozen without chopping, preserving the full structural integrity of the leaf for applications where the whole-leaf presentation matters. While the Frozen Minced Molokhia (Product 7) is the format for Egyptian molokhia soup, the whole-leaf format is preferred in Lebanese cuisine (where whole molokhia leaves are used in a different preparation style), North African culinary traditions (Tunisia, Libya), health food and nutritional applications (highest Vitamin A content per 100g of any IBIC vegetable), and specialty food manufacturing where leaf integrity is required.
At 272% DV Vitamin A (1,970mcg beta-carotene) per 100g, whole-leaf frozen molokhia is the most Vitamin A-dense product in the entire IBIC range — a functional food ingredient credential that opens applications beyond traditional MENA cuisine into health food, nutraceutical, and functional food product development.
KEY FEATURES:
- Whole leaves — intact structure, no chopping
- 272% DV Vitamin A per 100g — highest in IBIC range
- Lebanese & North African cuisine format
- Health food ingredient — extreme nutrient density
- Natural mucilage intact in whole leaf form
- Egypt — sole commercial supplier of authentic molokhia
- HALAL, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FDA certified
- 18-month shelf life at -18°C
Frequently asked questions
In Lebanese cuisine, molokhia is prepared differently from the Egyptian method. Whole frozen molokhia leaves are thawed or cooked in meat stock (typically lamb), then drained and served as a thick leaf stew — the dish has a different, chunkier texture than Egyptian finely-minced molokhia soup. Some Lebanese preparations also incorporate whole-leaf molokhia in stews with tomatoes, onions, and cinnamon. The whole-leaf format is essential for Lebanese-style molokhia because the leaf integrity defines the dish’s texture and appearance.
Yes. At 1,970mcg Vitamin A (272% DV) per 100g, whole molokhia leaves are among the richest plant-source Vitamin A ingredients commercially available — significantly higher in Vitamin A than spinach (56% DV per 180g), kale, or carrot. For functional food manufacturers developing products with “Excellent Source of Vitamin A” claims, whole molokhia leaves provide exceptional Vitamin A density from a single ingredient. The fresh-leafy-green format also appeals to consumers seeking traditional plant superfoods beyond familiar options like kale and spirulina.
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