1. Can I eat right from the bag, or can I add it straight into my smoothie i.e., is the product Ready to Eat (RTE)?

For better quality and product safety, you should always follow the cooking instructions and cook the product at 165° F.

2. Is the product Non-GMO?

The products are Non-GMO.

3. Can I defrost and freeze the product again?

The recommendation we have on the package regarding “do not thaw and refreeze” has to do with the changes in the product characteristics after thawed out, e.g., product becoming block frozen and increase ice formation due to potential condensation.

If you are making frozen dinners and intend to freeze them after cooking and reheat them at a minimum of 165o F before consuming the food, it should be okay to thaw and refreeze the product.

4. Is the bag recyclable?

Unfortunately the bag is non recyclable however we are working on making it recyclable in the near future.

5. What does it mean that the product is organic?

Organic food is the product of a farming system which avoids the use of man-made fertilizers, pesticides. Irradiation and the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or products produced from or by GMOs are generally prohibited by organic legislation.

6. Has the product been cooked?

The product is slightly blanched prior to freezing to deactivate the enzymes and ensure the quality of the product during its shelf life.

7. Is the product free from pathogens?

Yes, we have a stringent Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and serval tests and hold procedures to ensure the absence of all pathogens on the product we deliver to our valued customers.

From humble beginnings in 1962, Marbran company has grown to become a world class leader in the growing and processing of both frozen organic and conventional broccoli and cauliflower: shipping our products to major retailers in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Asia.

The Bajio Valley, an important agricultural region since the 19^th century and known for its fertile soil, temperate climate, and adequate rainfall is known as the breadbasket of Mexico.

Beautiful green colored heads of broccoli and snow white cauliflower are meticulously cut by hand in the fields of the beautiful Bajio Valley and sent to one of our two highly specialized factories for processing.

There is it washed numerous times, (your florets kind of take a bath in a jacuzzi tub) and skilled employees will inspect and cut each head of broccoli and cauliflower to create the perfect size floret.

From there the florets will travel through many inspection points and finally to a state of the art freeze tunnel where product is frozen to it’s core retaining its flavor, vitamins and minerals. The end result is a burst of healthy deliciousness after cooking!

Our in house packaging rooms receive your broccoli and cauliflower and Marbran experts in packaging, along with the latest technology, will fill our Purely Frozen bags all the while keeping safety and quality in mind.

Specialists dedicated in sanitation practices are scrubbing clean our two factories each day and night to make sure that the broccoli and cauliflower you feed your family is safe to eat.

Our mission is simple here at Marbran – to deliver safe, healthy, and delicious broccoli and cauliflower, while taking care of the land and the farmers who grow it.

We hope you enjoy our line of Purely Frozen products!