Straight Cut Frozen French Fries — 9mm (Grade A)
Also known as: 9mm Straight Fries, 9×9mm Fries, Classic Straight Cut Potato Strips.
Product Overview
Straight-cut fries produced from processing-grade potatoes selected for fry quality. Cut to a nominal 9mm width, blanched, dried, optionally par-fried, then IQF frozen to preserve texture.
- Cut: 9mm width × nominal thickness (tolerance ±0.5mm)
- Processing: Peel → Cut → Blanch → Surface dry → Par-fry (optional) → IQF → Pack
- Packaging: 1kg PE bag × 10 per carton (10kg net)
- Shelf life: 24 months at -18°C
- Certificates: HACCP, ISO22000, BRC, Halal, Kosher
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value / Notes |
| Product name | Straight cut potato fries — 9mm |
| Cut size | 9mm width; length varies with tuber and cutter |
| Form | IQF, free-flowing individual strips (not block frozen) |
| Storage | −18°C or below; avoid thaw/refreeze cycles |
| Origin | McCain potatoes from Guyuan, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China |
Physical & Chemical Parameters
- Dry matter (DM): 20–25% range — yields better texture and reduced oil pick-up
- Reducing sugars: Low (<0.25%) to prevent excessive browning
- Moisture: Controlled post-blanch drying for optimal freeze and fry quality
- Residual oil: If par-fried, spec on COA
Quality Parameters
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Length >75mm | Min. 20% |
| Length >50mm | Min. 65% |
| Length <25mm | Max. 5% |
| Blemishes — Critical | ≤2 strings / 1kg |
| Blemishes — Major | ≤4 strings / 1kg |
| Blemishes — Minor | ≤20 strings / 1kg |
Suitability by Customer Type
| Customer | Why 9mm Straight Cut |
| Fast-service operators & chains | Balances fast cook time and satisfying mouthfeel |
| Central kitchens & catering | Uniform cuts, IQF for batch scheduling |
| Food manufacturers | Convenient size for frozen meals and mixed packs |
| Procurement teams | Key drivers: size uniformity, DM, COA transparency |
Cooking Instructions
| Method | Temp | Time |
| Deep Fry (QSR) | 175–180°C | 2.5–3.5 min |
| Convection Oven | 200°C | 12–18 min (turn once) |
| Air Fryer | 180–200°C | 10–15 min |
| Industrial reheat | Validate profile | Varies by product format |
Logistics & Export
- 20′ reefer: ≈10–12 MT
- 40′ reefer: ≈20–25 MT
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR (Tianjin / Qingdao)
- Lead time: 18–25 days from order confirmation
- Documents: COA, Health Certificate, Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin
Acceptance Testing Checklist
- Verify packaging, batch number, and expiry date
- Check COA: dry matter %, residual oil %, microbiology, heavy metals
- Size uniformity check (sample 100 pieces → % within ±0.5mm tolerance)
- Cold chain verification: review temperature log (no excursions above -15°C)
- Random sensory: color uniformity, odor, absence of freezer burn