Foodservice · Restaurants and chains

Cut prep time in every kitchen, not just one.

Seenergy’s fully cooked IQF beans, grains and rice go from freezer to line in minutes. The same bowl in every location, without overnight soaking or batch cooking.

Chef building bowls and burritos with IQF black beans and rice on a foodservice make line

Why IQF

Why chains switch to IQF.

  • Less prep laborNo soaking, boiling or draining. Heat from frozen or thaw overnight for cold dishes.
  • Same result everywhereEvery location serves the same texture and portion, whoever is on shift.
  • Less wasteFree-flowing IQF means you pour what you need and return the rest to the freezer.
  • Kitchen-friendly packs20–24 lb cases of 1, 2 or 4 lb bags, sized for line prep and freezer space.
  • Works with your distributorDaily, customs-cleared delivery to major hubs across Canada and the U.S.
  • Menu developmentSeasoned blends and custom ratios built with your culinary team.
Prepared meals in foodservice containers

Packaging for kitchens

Bags sized for the line, cases sized for the freezer.

Clear bags let cooks see the product and pour only what they need. 1, 2 or 4 lb bags, packed 20–24 lb to a case.

Clear 4 lb poly bag of IQF beans

1–4 lb

Foodservice bag

  • Clear, food-grade poly bag
  • Lot code on every bag and case
  • 1, 2 or 4 lb bags per 20–24 lb case
Seenergy corrugated case

20–24 lb

Foodservice case

  • 1, 2 or 4 lb bags
  • Labeled with product, lot code and cooking instructions
  • Freezer-friendly footprint
Pallet of Seenergy bulk cases

30–45 lb

Bulk case for commissaries

  • For central kitchens and high-volume prep
  • 15.875 × 24 × 6.375 in
  • 40 cases per pallet

IQF vs. dry vs. canned

From six prep steps to one.

The same black beans, three ways to get them on the plate.

Dry beansCanned beansSeenergy IQF
Prep stepsSort, rinse, soak, cook, cool, portionOpen, drain, rinse, portionPortion and heat
Hands-on timeHours, planned a day aheadMinutes per batch, plus can disposalMinutes, straight from frozen
Same result at every locationDepends on the cookVaries by brand and canSame spec in every bag
LeftoversA cooked batch to use within daysAn open can to use fastUnused product stays frozen, 18-month shelf life
SaltWhatever the cook addsOften salted in the canNo added salt; salted versions available

General comparison; Seenergy details from our IQF Black Beans spec sheet. Other items vary.

Yield

≈ 20

About 20 half-cup (90 g) servings in one 4 lb bag

No cook loss and no drained weight to guess at, so you pay for what you serve.

Use it straight from frozen.

Steam

Covered, until hot.

Microwave

Covered, stirring halfway.

Straight in

Add frozen to soups, chili and sauces near the end of cooking.

Order through your distributor

Ask us which distributors carry Seenergy in your area. If yours doesn’t carry us yet, we’ll help set it up.

Kitchen favorites

Options:

Seasoned rice and grains

Soft and salted beans

Organic on select items

Custom menu blends

Multi-unit supply

IQF Black Beans

Bowls, tacos, burritos

IQF Brown Rice

Bowls and sides

IQF Cilantro Lime Rice

Seasoned and ready

IQF White Quinoa

Salads and grain bars

Foodservice FAQ

Quick answers for chefs, operators and distributors.

How do kitchens prepare IQF beans and rice?

Heat straight from frozen in a steamer, oven, kettle or microwave, or thaw under refrigeration for cold salads and bowls.

Can we order through our distributor?

Yes. Ask us which distributors carry Seenergy in your area. If yours doesn’t carry us yet, we’ll help set it up.

What pack size do restaurants use?

Most kitchens use the 20–24 lb foodservice case, packed in 1, 2 or 4 lb bags.

Can you match a menu item we make in-house today?

Yes. Send us your recipe and target texture, and we will develop a seasoned blend for your team to taste.

Try it in your kitchen.

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