UNSPSC 50357036: Frozen organic star apples

Carambola or starfruits are ovate to ellipsoid, 2-1/2 to 5 inches (6 to 13 cm) in length, with 5 (rarely 4 or 6) prominent longitudinal ribs. Slices cut in cross-section are star shaped. The skin is thin, light to dark yellow and smooth with a waxy cuticl It has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50357036 Frozen organic star apples, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent activity in state and local procurement. School nutrition programs remain the primary buyer category under this code when activity does appear, though recent solicitations documented in the source tag this code inconsistently and procure frozen organic star apples only as part of much broader produce and grocery portfolios rather than as a standalone line item. The geographic footprint and mix of issuing bodies cannot be characterized with confidence because the source records no dedicated solicitations for frozen organic star apples alone. School districts in multiple states issue regular produce and grocery bids that nominally span this code's scope, but actual demand for frozen organic star apples as a distinct commodity appears limited or embedded in line-item bids that do not isolate this product.

The recent opportunities in the source—including solicitations from the Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) covering fresh produce, frozen foods, and grocery items—do not identify frozen organic star apples as a separately requested or awarded item. These solicitations focus on high-volume produce staples (apples in standard varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus, melons) and frozen grocery items rather than specialty or organic frozen produce. Without evidence of recent standalone or high-frequency demand in state and local procurement records, this Commodity code does not present a clear pursuit opportunity at present. Vendors should monitor school nutrition procurement cycles for any material shift toward organic or specialty frozen produce sourcing.