IQF Saffron Milkcap Mushrooms

IQF Saffron Milkcap Mushrooms – Lactarius deliciosus with Distinct Mediterranean Aroma

Product Overview

IQF Saffron Milkcap Mushrooms (Lactarius deliciosus) are a premium wild forest variety prized for their vibrant orange color, firm texture, and distinctive pine-like aroma. Known in Mediterranean cuisine as Kanlıca Mantarı, this mushroom is a seasonal delicacy valued for its natural umami taste and meaty bite. Frozen using the Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) technique, the mushrooms retain their structure, aroma, and vivid color, making them ideal for gourmet foodservice, frozen meal production, and industrial processing.

At Tuna Sourcing, we supply ISO 22000-certified IQF Saffron Milkcap Mushrooms, harvested from pine forests across Anatolia and the Balkans. Each mushroom is hand-cleaned, trimmed, and frozen within hours of harvest, ensuring exceptional freshness and consistent quality that meets international standards for export and food manufacturing.

Specifications

Available Types

• Whole IQF Saffron Milkcap (Premium Grade)

• IQF Sliced Milkcap (5–8 mm cuts)

• IQF Broken Pieces (Industrial Grade)

Technical Details

• Botanical Name: Lactarius deliciosus

• Common Names: Saffron Milkcap, Kanlıca Mushroom

• Moisture: 88–92% (fresh basis)

• Color: Orange to reddish-brown

• Aroma: Earthy, resinous, and pine-scented

• Texture: Firm and meaty after thawing

• Origin: Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, 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 use

• Private-label packaging available upon request

Applications

Culinary & Foodservice Use

• Ideal for Mediterranean and gourmet dishes

• Adds color, aroma, and rich texture to risottos, sauces, and appetizers

• Retains its vibrant hue and structure after thawing

Industrial & Frozen Meal Applications

• Used in IQF vegetable blends, soups, and ready meals

• Excellent for canning, sauce bases, and premium frozen food production

Why Choose Tuna Sourcing

✔ ISO 22000-certified processing and forest traceability

✔ Sustainably harvested from clean pine forests

✔ Rapid IQF freezing preserves aroma and color

Multiple size and grade options available

✔ Reliable bulk export and private-label solutions

Deliver authentic Mediterranean flavor with Tuna Sourcing’s IQF Saffron Milkcap Mushrooms — the vibrant, aromatic variety offering premium quality and natural taste for global food manufacturers and gourmet brands.