Aniseed / Anise Seeds (Pimpinella Anisum) – Sortex Cleaned 99.5% Prime Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Aniseed / Anise Seeds</strong> (<em>Pimpinella anisum</em> L.), sustainably cultivated across the sun-drenched, mineral-rich soils of the Mediterranean and Southwestern Aegean basins (flagship Çeşme and Burdur/Denizli growing regions). Harvested when the oval-pyriform schizocarps achieve complete physiological maturity and turn a characteristic greenish-gray to light brown, sun-cured, and refined through multi-stage vibrating sieves, gravity separators, and state-of-the-art optical color sorters (Sortex), our aniseeds deliver an intensely sweet, licorice-like aroma with a warm, refreshing aromatic finish. Laboratory-verified for high <strong>trans-anethole</strong> concentration and exceptional essential oil yield, our aniseed is globally supplied to traditional spirit distilleries (Rakı, Ouzo, Pastis, Sambuca, and Arak), commercial bakery and confectionery manufacturers, pharmaceutical cough syrup and lozenge formulators, and wholesale retail spice packers worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: High Volatile Oil &amp; Trans-Anethole Concentration</h3>

<p>In international botanical trade, craft spirit production, and pharmaceutical compounding, aniseed value is evaluated by its essential oil yield, seed plumpness, low attached pedicel/stem content, and the purity of its active phenolic fraction. The hallmark licorice sweetness and milky louche effect (ouzo effect) upon water dilution in distilled spirits are governed by naturally concentrated <strong>trans-anethole (min. 85% to 92% of the volatile oil profile)</strong>. Our gentle harvest and sortex cleaning protocols safeguard the microscopic oil glands in the lateral ribs, guaranteeing a verified <strong>volatile essential oil yield of min. 2.5% up to 4.0%+ (steam distillation basis)</strong>.</p>

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

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<li><strong>1. Whole Aniseeds – Sortex Cleaned 99.5% (Distillery &amp; Export Premium):</strong>

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<li>Uniform, plump greenish-gray to grayish-brown teardrop-shaped cremocarps (length: 3.0 mm – 5.0 mm).</li>

<li>Virtually stem-free, destoned, aspirated, and metal-detected; 0% foreign weed seeds or stones.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Whole Aniseeds – Machine Cleaned 98% / 99% (Industrial Sourcing):</strong>

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<li>Cost-effective standard grade for large-scale industrial hydro-distillation and oleoresin extraction vats.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Fine Ground Aniseed Powder (40 – 60 mesh):</strong>

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<li>Cryogenically or cold-milled under strict temperature limits to prevent heat scorch and evaporation of volatile anethole; instant aromatic dispersion for Italian biscotti, pizzelle, rye breads, and spice blends.</li>

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<li><strong>4. Cut &amp; Sifted / Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. – 1.0 mm to 2.5 mm):</strong>

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<li>De-dusted uniform crushed botanical cut engineered for automated herbal digestive tea sachet packaging.</li>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Pimpinella anisum</em> L. (Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Aniseed, Anise Seeds, Whole Anise, Graines d'Anis Vert, Semillas de Anís, Anissamen / Grüner Anis, Semi di Anice, Anason Tohumu / Tane Anason, Yansoon</li>

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

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<li><strong>0909.61.00.00:</strong> Seeds of anise, badian, caraway, fennel - Neither crushed nor ground (Whole aniseeds)</li>

<li><strong>0909.62.00.00:</strong> Seeds of anise, badian, caraway, fennel - Crushed or ground (Powder / T.B.C.)</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.0% – 99.5% (Sortex cleaned, gravity separated, metal-detected)</li>

<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 2.5% – 4.0%+ (Steam distillation method)</li>

<li><strong>Trans-Anethole Content:</strong> Min. 85.0% – 92.0% of total essential oil fraction</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.0% – 10.0% (Ensuring long-term ambient shelf stability without mold risk)</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 7.5% – 8.5%</li>

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

<li><strong>Attached Stems / Pedicels:</strong> Max. 2.0% in Sortex Grade</li>

<li><strong>Foreign Seeds &amp; Chaff:</strong> Max. 0.5% (0% toxic weed seeds, 0% Conium maculatum)</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low bacterial count; steam-treatment / pathogen-reduction options available upon request (Salmonella-free, E. coli negative)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean &amp; Southwestern Aegean Basins) / Certified Regional Hub</li>

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

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

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<li>25 kg or 50 kg multi-ply heavy-duty craft paper bags with food-grade inner polyethylene (PE) barrier liner to lock in volatile anethole aromatics</li>

<li>25 kg or 50 kg heavy-duty PP (polypropylene) woven bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners</li>

<li>Jute / Burlap export sacks (50 kg) lined with food-grade protective liners</li>

<li>Jumbo Big Bags (FIBC 800 kg – 1,000 kg) with top filling and bottom discharge spouts for automated industrial distilleries and pharmaceutical silos</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>Because whole aniseeds have a solid, moderate bulk density (approx. 440 – 500 kg/m³ for whole seeds; approx. 500 – 580 kg/m³ for ground powder), loading configurations achieve balanced weight-to-volume ratios while strictly complying with international container payload limits and highway axle safety regulations:</p>

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

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<li>Whole Seeds (Loose Floor Loaded in 25/50 kg bags): Approx. 13.5 – 15.5 MT</li>

<li>Ground Powder: Approx. 15.5 – 17.5 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (25 kg bags): Approx. 11.5 – 12.5 MT (Whole seeds)</li>

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

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<li>Whole Seeds (Loose Floor Loaded): Approx. 22.5 – 24.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Dense Ground Powder: 24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 19.5 – 22.0 MT</li>

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

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<li>Approx. 21.0 – 24.5 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 essential oil %, trans-anethole purity, moisture, and microbiological limits, 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, 100% Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

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

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