Vietnam Frozen Lemongrass

Frozen Lemongrass is processed from fresh Vietnamese lemongrass through selection, cleaning, preparation, and freezing before packaging. The frozen format provides greater convenience for storage and food preparation while allowing year-round use.

Lemongrass is a popular ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine and many Asian cuisines, commonly used in grilled dishes, stir-fries, braised dishes, hot pots, curries, soups, broths, sauces, and marinades.

Depending on the intended application, frozen lemongrass can be supplied as whole stalks, cut pieces, sliced, or minced/ground. These are also common product forms offered by frozen lemongrass suppliers in Vietnam.

Vilifa supports sourcing frozen lemongrass from Vietnam according to requirements for product form, size, quality, packaging, quantity, and destination market.

Frozen Lemongrass Product Forms

Depending on buyer requirements, frozen lemongrass can be supplied in the following forms:

• Frozen whole lemongrass stalks
• Frozen cut lemongrass
• Frozen sliced lemongrass
• Frozen minced/ground lemongrass
• Other forms according to requirements

Whole Lemongrass Stalks

Lemongrass is cleaned and prepared while maintaining its whole-stalk form, allowing buyers to further process or use it according to their requirements.

Cut Lemongrass

Lemongrass is cut into pieces with the length adjusted according to buyer requirements. This form is suitable for braised dishes, steamed dishes, grilled dishes, hot pots, and food processing.

Sliced Lemongrass

Lemongrass is sliced to a thickness and size that can be customized according to buyer requirements. It is suitable for cooking, seasoning, and food processing applications.

Minced/Ground Lemongrass

Lemongrass is pre-minced or ground, helping reduce preparation time and providing convenience when used as an ingredient for sauces, seasonings, marinades, and processed foods.

Key Features

Characteristic Aroma

Lemongrass has a distinctive, fresh aroma and mildly spicy flavor, making it an important ingredient in many Asian cuisines.

The frozen product is prepared and frozen to help maintain the natural characteristics of the raw material during storage.

Natural Color

Frozen lemongrass typically ranges from off-white to light green, depending on the part of the stalk used and the processing format. Some products available in the market also specify a color range within these characteristics.

Flexible Product Forms

Buyers can select the product form according to their intended application:

• Whole stalks
• Cut pieces
• Sliced
• Minced/ground
• Other sizes according to requirements

Pre-processed formats can help reduce preparation time for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food processing facilities.

Quick Freezing

Frozen lemongrass can be produced using IQF – Individual Quick Freezing. This method is used by some suppliers in Vietnam for frozen lemongrass products.

The actual freezing specifications supplied by Vilifa will be confirmed based on the specific product and source.

Seasonality and Supply

Lemongrass can be available during multiple periods throughout the year. Some sources in Vietnam indicate a main supply season from approximately November to July, while other suppliers offer year-round availability.

As seasonality may vary depending on the growing area and production schedule, Vilifa will check product availability, supply volume, and delivery schedule based on the requirements of each order.

Quality Criteria

For export frozen lemongrass, commonly considered quality criteria include:

• Appearance: Natural color and relatively uniform appearance.
• Aroma: Characteristic lemongrass aroma with no abnormal or off-odors.
• Size: Consistent with the agreed specifications.
• Product Condition: Free from signs of spoilage or abnormal changes.
• Processing Level: Whole stalks, cut pieces, sliced, or minced/ground according to requirements.
• Foreign Matter: Compliant with product specifications and destination-market requirements.
• Food Safety: Microbiological, residue, and other relevant parameters are determined according to the product and importing market.

Specific specifications will be confirmed in the product specification and documentation for each order.

Packaging

Depending on the market and intended application, frozen lemongrass can be packed in:

• PA/PE bags
• Vacuum bags
• Carton boxes
• 500 g/bag
• 1 kg/bag
• 10 kg/carton or bag
• Other packaging formats according to requirements

Market packaging formats currently range from 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg to bulk packs of 10–20 kg, depending on the supplier and intended application.

Vilifa can coordinate packaging specifications according to buyer requirements.

Applications

Frozen lemongrass is suitable for a wide range of customers in the food industry.

Food Preparation

Lemongrass is commonly used in:

• Grilled dishes
• Stir-fried dishes
• Braised dishes
• Steamed dishes
• Hot pots
• Curries
• Soups and broths
• Sauces and marinades

Food Processing Factories

Frozen lemongrass can be used as an ingredient for:

• Seasonings
• Sauces
• Marinades
• Ready-to-eat and processed foods
• Frozen food products
• Seasoning blends

Restaurants and Foodservice

Cut, sliced, or minced formats help reduce preparation time and are suitable for restaurants, central kitchens, catering businesses, and foodservice operations.

Beverage Industry

Lemongrass can also be used as a flavoring ingredient for lemongrass tea, herbal beverages, and other beverage products.

Frozen Lemongrass Supply from Vilifa

Vilifa is a Vietnamese company engaged in agricultural trading and supply, supporting buyers in sourcing products according to their specific requirements.

For frozen lemongrass, Vilifa supports the following process:

Sourcing → Requirement Confirmation → Supplier Coordination → Quality Control → Packing → Export Documentation Preparation

Buyers can send their requirements for lemongrass form, size, quality standards, quantity, packaging, and destination port, and Vilifa will check suitable supply options.

In addition to frozen lemongrass, Vilifa also supplies frozen fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, dried agricultural products, coffee, cashew nuts, macadamia nuts, and black pepper from Vietnam.

Looking for Frozen Lemongrass from Vietnam?

If you are looking for Vietnam Frozen Lemongrass for import, distribution, or food processing, please send Vilifa the following information:

• Desired product form
• Slice/cutting size
• Quality requirements
• Estimated quantity
• Packaging requirements
• Destination market or port
• Trade terms: FOB / CFR / CIF
• Target price, if available

Vilifa will check suitable supply options and provide product information, samples, and a quotation according to your requirements.

Contact

VILIFA EXPORT IMPORT TRADE CO., LTD.
Phone: +84 769 30 9999
Email: info@vilifa.com
Website: www.vilifa.com