Dried Thyme Leaves (High Volatile Oil) – Sortex Cleaned Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Thyme Leaves</strong> harvested from clean, sunny Mediterranean mountain terrains. What distinguishes our dried thyme in global markets is its <strong>guaranteed high volatile oil (essential oil) content</strong>, exceptionally rich thymol profile, distinctive warm aroma, and clean green color. Harvested, dried under controlled conditions, crushed/rubbed, and sortex-cleaned, our thyme is ideal for industrial seasoning blenders, culinary packaging, meat and bakery processing, herbal tea infusions, and essential oil/oleoresin extraction.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Differentiator: Guaranteed High Volatile Oil</h3>

<p>International spice processors and flavor extraction units require active aromatic strength. Our thyme leaves are dried and sieved with strict temperature controls to minimize the evaporation of precious natural terpenes. We guarantee a laboratory-verified <strong>volatile oil content of min. 2.5% up to 3.5%+ (dry basis)</strong>, predominantly characterized by high naturally occurring thymol.</p>

<h3>Product Specifications & Quality Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> Thymus vulgaris / Thymus serpyllum (Thyme)</li>

<li><strong>Product Forms:</strong> Rubbed / Crushed Leaves, Whole Dried Leaves, Sifted / Graded Cuts, Thyme Powder</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0910.99.90.00 (Thyme Spice) or 1211.90.86.00</li>

<li><strong>Volatile Oil Content:</strong> Min. 2.5% – 3.5%+ (Steam distillation method)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.0% – 99.5% (Sortex cleaned, metal-detected, free from weeds, dust, and foreign organic matter)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 10.0% – 11.0%</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 9.0%</li>

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

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Mediterranean Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Year:</strong> Current Crop (Fresh Harvest)</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Preservation Options</h3>

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<li>10 kg, 12.5 kg, 15 kg, and 20 kg multi-ply kraft paper bags with inner food-grade PE barrier liner</li>

<li>15 kg or 25 kg PP (polypropylene) woven bags</li>

<li>Hydraulically pressed bales (wrapped in protective polypropylene sheets) for bulk shipping</li>

<li>Custom private labeling and corrugated master carton packaging upon request</li>

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

<p>Because dried rubbed thyme leaves are a low-density, high-volume agricultural commodity, loading volumes depend heavily on packaging methods (loose bags vs. compressed bales), while strictly adhering to safety limits and highway weight regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong> Approx. 6.0 – 7.5 MT (Standard bags) / Up to 10 – 12 MT (Compressed bales)</li>

<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) Container:</strong> Approx. 13 – 16 MT (Standard bags) / Up to 24 – 25 MT (Compressed bales; strictly capped at 25 MT maximum legal container payload)</li>

<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Tır):</strong> Approx. 14 – 18 MT (Standard bags) / Up to 24 – 25 MT (Compressed bales; capped at 25 MT road transport limit)</li>

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<h3>Compliance, Safety & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Full export documentation provided: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifying volatile oil and thymol fractions, Bill of Lading, Packing List, and Commercial Invoice.</li>

<li>Meets strict international food safety standards: EU pesticide MRLs, FDA compliance, pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) control, and low microbiological counts.</li>

<li>Flexible international trade terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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