What is an IQF plantain?
We take the best quality green plantains, cook them, slice them and individually quick freeze the slices, all while employing the strictest quality control standards. The results: consistent freshness, taste, handling and use. Our IQF processing plant is ISO 9901 compliant and will shortly be A.I.B certified (American Institute of Baking), the highest quality control certification in frozen foods.

The IQF Advantages:

• What you need is under the skin
  
• Consistently excellent quality, size and taste
  
• Easy to use - 100% yield
  
• No need to ripen - save time
  
• Always fresh (up to one year)
  
• Easy portion control and preparation
  
• Easy storage with ziplock bags & no pests
  
• Cooks in minutes (fry, oven, microwave)

Market Opportunities for IQF Plantains:

• Estimated Latino population in the United States: 31 million.
  
• The northeastern United States (including New York/New Jersey, Washington, Philadelphia, Connecticut and Boston) has almost 5 million Latinos.
  
• Every day, North Americans gain exposure to Latin American products.
  
• Many North Americans know plantains but they do not know how to use them. Our products make this process easy!
  
• Our products are available for both retail and food service.
  
• New, untapped markets mean less competition.