Dried Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria Chamomilla) – Sortex Cleaned Prime Botanical Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Chamomile Flowers</strong> (<em>Matricaria chamomilla</em> L. / syn. <em>Matricaria recutita</em> – authentic German Chamomile), cultivated and wildcrafted across mineral-rich Mediterranean and Anatolian alluvial valleys. Hand-harvested at peak bloom when the characteristic conical yellow receptacles are surrounded by fresh white ligulate florets, gently shade-dried under controlled airflow to protect fragile aromatic terpenes, and processed through multi-deck air separators and optical color sorters, our chamomile delivers an intensely sweet, apple-like floral fragrance, bright natural coloration, and verified high volatile oil levels rich in <strong>alpha-bisabolol</strong> and deep blue <strong>chamazulene</strong>. Extensively supplied to global herbal tea and wellness infusion packers, pharmaceutical and phytotherapy laboratories, natural skincare and cosmetic formulators, botanical spirit distillers, and wholesale apothecary distributors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: Intact Flower Heads, Low Stem Ratio &amp; Blue Oil Yield</h3>

<p>In international botanical trade, chamomile quality is graded based on the integrity of the whole flower head (anthodium), low stalk/stem percentage, minimal dust, and active volatile constituent concentration. Our specialized gentle destemming, vibrating screens, and aspiration systems safeguard delicate flower discs from breaking, delivering clean, bright whole heads with laboratory-verified <strong>volatile essential oil yields of min. 0.4% up to 0.9%+ (steam distillation basis)</strong> yielding the hallmark ink-blue chamazulene essential oil.</p>

<h3>Commercial Grades &amp; Available Processing Forms</h3>

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<li><strong>1. Whole Selected Chamomile Flowers (Grade A - 98%–99% Purity):</strong>

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<li>Intact, plump flower heads with minimal stalk attachment (pedicel length &le; 10 mm).</li>

<li>Vivid yellow central cones with white ray petals intact; ideal for luxury loose-leaf tea jars, glass tube packaging, and apothecary display.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Cut &amp; Sifted / Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. – 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm):</strong>

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<li>Precision-cut, de-dusted uniform flower particles tailored for high-speed automated pyramid and single-chamber tea bag filling machines.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Chamomile Siftings / Pollen &amp; Petals (Infusion Grade):</strong>

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<li>High-aroma yellow pollen discs and floret fragments for cost-effective tea blending and botanical bath soaks.</li>

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<li><strong>4. Fine Chamomile Powder (60 – 80 mesh):</strong>

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<li>Finely pulverized flower powder for cosmetic clay masks, topical creams, capsule encapsulation, and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE).</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications &amp; Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Matricaria chamomilla</em> L. (syn. <em>Matricaria recutita</em> L. / <em>Chamomilla recutita</em> (L.) Rauschert - Family: Asteraceae / Compositae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Chamomile Flowers, German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Fleurs de Camomille Séchées, Flores de Manzanilla, Echte Kamillenblüten, Fiori di Camomilla, Kuru Papatya / Mayıspapatyası, Babunag</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>1211.90.86.00 / 1211.90.85:</strong> Plants and parts of plants used primarily in pharmacy, perfumery, or similar purposes - Chamomile (Whole flowers)</li>

<li><strong>1211.90.86:</strong> Cut, crushed, or powdered botanical parts</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 98.5% – 99.0% (Sortex cleaned, metal-detected, free from foreign weeds, stones, insect fragments, and sand)</li>

<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 0.4% – 0.9%+ (yielding deep ink-blue chamazulene fraction)</li>

<li><strong>Active Markers:</strong> High natural content of alpha-bisabolol, bisabolol oxides, and apigenin-7-glucoside (flavonoids)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.5% – 10.5% (Crisp, fully dehydrated; preventing ambient microbiological degradation)</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 9.0% – 10.0%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.0% – 1.5%</li>

<li><strong>Stem / Stalk Content:</strong> Max. 3.0% – 5.0% in select whole head grade</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low bio-burden; steam-sanitized (pathogen-reduced) options available for strict ready-to-infuse tea criteria (Salmonella-free, E. coli negative)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean Taurus Valleys &amp; Aegean Basin) / Certified Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Spring Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Volume Protection Standards</h3>

<p>Because whole dried chamomile flowers are ultra-light, brittle, and highly susceptible to crushing into dust under compression, packaging is engineered with rigid wall corrugated structures:</p>

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<li>Standard export heavy-duty corrugated master cartons: 5 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg, or 12.5 kg net weight, lined with sealed food-grade blue polyethylene (PE) liner bags to prevent atmospheric humidity absorption and loss of delicate floral aroma</li>

<li>Semi-compressed export bales (25 kg to 40 kg) wrapped in woven polypropylene (PP) sheets available exclusively for industrial extraction and grinding buyers</li>

<li>Multi-ply craft paper bags (15 kg / 20 kg) with PE inner liner for Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C.) and fine powder grades</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, allergen statements, and client palletization standards fully supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading &amp; Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Dried chamomile flowers represent one of the lightest, most voluminous botanical commodities in global trade (bulk density approx. 80 – 130 kg/m³ for whole loose flowers; approx. 220 – 300 kg/m³ for T.B.C. and powder). Shipments maximize available internal volume while strictly respecting cargo integrity and legal transport regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Whole Loose Flowers (Master Cartons): Approx. 2.5 – 3.5 MT (approx. 28 – 30 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Bags): Approx. 6.0 – 7.5 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (Cartons): Approx. 2.0 – 2.8 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Whole Loose Flowers (Loose Master Cartons): Approx. 6.5 – 8.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C.) / Dense Powder: Approx. 16.0 – 19.0 MT</li>

<li>Heavy compressed industrial derivatives strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

<li>Palletized (Cartons): Approx. 5.5 – 7.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Whole Loose Flowers: Approx. 8.0 – 10.5 MT (Volumetric trailer capacity limit)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C.) / Powder: Approx. 18.0 – 22.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance &amp; Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying volatile oil %, bisabolol/chamazulene presence, moisture, purity, and microbiological safety, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Tested and certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) control, heavy metal limits, and US FDA food safety rules. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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