Dried Spearmint Leaves (Mentha Spicata) – High Essential Oil & Sortex Cleaned Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Spearmint Leaves (Mentha spicata)</strong> sourced from pristine Mediterranean agricultural zones. Carefully harvested, shade/sun-dried, de-stemmed, and sortex-cleaned, our dried spearmint stands out for its vibrant natural green color, sweet refreshing menthol aroma, and naturally high carvone/essential oil content. Widely supplied to herbal tea blenders, culinary spice packers, confectionery manufacturers, pharmaceutical processors, and botanical extraction units worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Differentiator: High Volatile Oil & Carvone Content</h3>

<p>Unlike standard peppermint (which is dominated by menthol), true spearmint delivers a sweeter, softer aromatic character driven by <strong>carvone</strong>. Our controlled drying and sieving operations retain maximum volatile compounds, guaranteeing a verified <strong>essential oil content of min. 1.5% to 2.5%+</strong>, offering intense flavor release and exceptional infusion yield.</p>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Mentha spicata</em> (Spearmint)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Spearmint Leaves, Crushed Spearmint, Nana Mint, Rubbed Mint Flakes</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 1211.90.86.00 (Plants and parts of plants used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or insecticidal/fungicidal purposes - Mint) or 0910.99.90.00</li>

<li><strong>Available Cuts / Forms:</strong>

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<li>Whole Dried Leaves (Hand-selected / Sortex grade)</li>

<li>Rubbed / Crushed Leaves (Tea bag cut: 1 mm – 3 mm or culinary cut: 2 mm – 5 mm)</li>

<li>Fine Sifted Mint Flakes & Spearmint Powder</li>

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<li><strong>Volatile Oil Content:</strong> Min. 1.5% – 2.5%+ (Steam distillation basis)</li>

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

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

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 10.0% – 12.0%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 2.0%</li>

<li><strong>Stem / Stalk Ratio:</strong> Max. 3.0% – 5.0% (depending on cut grade)</li>

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

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

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<h3>Packaging & Preservation Standards</h3>

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

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

<li>Hydraulically compressed bales (wrapped in protective polypropylene sheets) for volumetric freight optimization</li>

<li>Corrugated export master cartons with sealed blue polyethylene liner bags</li>

<li>Custom private labeling and buyer-specific marking supported</li>

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

<p>Because dried spearmint is a very low-density, bulky botanical commodity, payload capacity depends heavily on the packaging style (loose bags vs. compressed bales), while strictly adhering to safety standards and highway axle weight regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong> Approx. 5.0 – 6.5 MT (Standard bags) / Up to 10 – 11 MT (Compressed bales)</li>

<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong> Approx. 12 – 14 MT (Standard bags) / Up to 24 – 25 MT (Compressed bales; strictly capped at the 25 MT maximum legal container payload limit)</li>

<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Tır):</strong> Approx. 13 – 16 MT (Standard bags) / Up to 24 – 25 MT (Compressed bales; strictly capped at max 25 MT road transport limit)</li>

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

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<li>Complete official export documentation: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) including essential oil testing, Bill of Lading / CMR, Packing List, and Commercial Invoice.</li>

<li>Compliant with strict international standards: EU pesticide MRLs, FDA food safety regulations, controlled pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA), and low microbiological load.</li>

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

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