IQF Spearmint

Uren can provideindividually quickly frozen (IQF) spearmint as part of our IQF vegetable range, packaged and delivered to your choice of location, whether it be directly, or to a cold store for service deliveries. Uren is a leading supplier of IQF foods in the UK, which means we can source IQF spearmint in quantities to suit manufacturing and foodservice needs. We can provide IQF spearmint in a variety of formats, including:

• IQF spearmint 1-3mm
• IQF spearmint 1-6mm

Spearmint, also known as garden mint, common mint, or lamb mint, is part of the Mentha Spicata mint family. Spearmint is native to Europe and Southern Asia, extending from the North of Ireland to the East of Southern China, and is used in a range of dishes across the globe. Spearmint is the most popular mint in the UK and is commonly used in sweets, to make mint sauce, and makes a lovely accompaniment to lamb, peas, and potatoes.

Spearmint leaves can be used fresh, dried, and frozen. IQF spearmint has the same great taste, texture, health benefits, and nutrients as fresh spearmint but has a much longer shelf life, which maximises its convenience.

Process

Uren’s IQF spearmint is sourced from our BRC accredited suppliers in Belgium and is grown to industry standards.

Spearmint is grown year-round but can take around 2-6 months to grow completely and be ready for harvest. Harvesting for spearmint usually takes place in spring but there is no real harvest season as it can be grown at any time. When the spearmint has been harvested it is taken back to the factory to be cleaned, quality checked and cut to size. The spearmint is then individually quick frozen at incredibly low temperatures to prevent the formation of ice crystals, lock in freshness, and ensure a free-flowing product.

Shelf Life: 24 months from production

Packaging: 10kg carton

Minimum order quantity: 1 pallet

Spearmint application

Uren’s IQF spearmint can be used in a variety of manufacturing and food service industries to create a range of different products. These include, but are not limited to:

• Ready meals – IQF spearmint can be used as a key ingredient in a range of both fresh and frozen meals such as lamb cutlets, Greek chicken kebabs, roast lamb, chicken tray bakes, and grilled salmon.
• Salads – Uren’s IQF spearmint is perfect in or as a garnish on pre-packaged salads.
• Soups and broths – IQF spearmint can be used in a range of soups and broths such as Thai chicken meatball soup, Thai noodle soup, pea and ham soup, pea and mint soup, and salmon broth.
• Sauces – Uren’s IQF spearmint can be used in a range of different sauces to add flavour but is mainly used in a mint sauce which is a popular condiment normally paired with lamb and potatoes.
• Confectionery – Spearmint is the most popular mint in the UK and is commonly used in confectionery items. These items can include chocolate, sweets, breath mints, and chewing gum.
• Non-alcoholic drinks – Uren’s IQF spearmint can be used in a range of non-alcoholic drinks such as spearmint tea, herbal tea, flavoured water, lemonade, and mocktails.
• Alcoholic drinks – Spearmint is commonly used in a range of alcoholic drinks, mostly cocktails like mojitos, martini, mint julep, and Cuban soda, but is also used to flavour spirits such as vodka, gin, rum, and whiskey.
• Health products – Spearmint has a range of health benefits and is often used medicinal and health food products. Spearmint is an antioxidant and it is said to help with digestive issues, sore throats, cramps, nausea, toothache, and can help to reduce blood sugar, and reduce stress levels.

Uren can supply IQF spearmint in volumes tailored to your business needs at a competitive market price. As leading suppliers of IQF fruit and vegetables throughout the UK, we have years of experience sourcing and delivering high-quality products to a variety of industries. Contact us today to discuss your business requirements, and our friendly team of experts will be more than happy to help. To find out more about our IQF Vegetables, click here.