IQF Morel Mushrooms

IQF Morel Mushrooms – Morchella spp., Premium Forest Variety for Gourmet Cuisine

Product Overview

IQF Morel Mushrooms (Morchella spp.) are a luxury wild-harvested delicacy, cherished for their honeycomb texture, rich nutty aroma, and intense umami flavor. Each mushroom is picked at peak maturity from pristine forest regions and frozen using Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technology to preserve its aroma, structure, and natural appearance. Morels are a key ingredient in fine dining, sauces, soups, and gourmet ready meals, appreciated by chefs for their elegant taste and meaty bite.

At Tuna Sourcing, we supply ISO 22000-certified IQF Morel Mushrooms sourced from mountain forests in Anatolia, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe. Carefully cleaned, trimmed, and flash-frozen within hours of harvest, our Morels retain their fresh-from-forest aroma and visual appeal, ensuring the highest export-grade quality for global culinary applications.

Specifications

Available Types

• Whole IQF Morels (Premium Grade A)

• Sliced or Trimmed Morels (Standard Grade)

• IQF Morel Pieces (Industrial or Blend Use)

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Morchella esculenta, Morchella conica, Morchella elata

• Common Name: Morel Mushroom

• Moisture: 88–92% (fresh basis)

• Color: Light brown to dark chestnut

• Aroma: Intense, nutty, and earthy

• Texture: Firm, spongy, and aromatic after thawing

• Origin: Turkey, Georgia, Romania, Poland

• Storage: –18°C or below

• Shelf Life: 24 months (frozen, unopened packaging)

Packaging Options

• 1 kg and 2.5 kg foodservice bags

• 10–15 kg export cartons (poly-lined)

• 20 kg bulk packaging for industrial buyers

• Private-label and gourmet packaging available upon request

Applications

Culinary & Gourmet Use

• Perfect for sauces, risottos, and fine dining entrées

• Adds rich aroma and umami depth to soups and poultry dishes

• Retains its texture and flavor after thawing and cooking

Industrial & Frozen Meal Applications

• Used in luxury ready meals, IQF blends, and flavor concentrates

• Ideal for high-end sauces, gravies, and mushroom fillings

Why Choose Tuna Sourcing

✔ ISO 22000-certified forest sourcing and processing

✔ Sustainably harvested from clean, natural environments

✔ Rapid IQF freezing locks in aroma and texture

✔ Available in multiple grades and formats

✔ Reliable global export and private-label solutions

Discover true forest luxury with Tuna Sourcing’s IQF Morel Mushrooms — the premium wild variety delivering rich aroma, authentic texture, and gourmet excellence for chefs and manufacturers worldwide.