Dried Sweet Marjoram Leaves (Origanum Majorana) – Rubbed & Sortex Cleaned Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Sweet Marjoram Leaves</strong> (<em>Origanum majorana</em> / <em>Majorana hortensis</em>), harvested from fertile Mediterranean sun-drenched growing basins. Distinct from common oregano by its sweeter, floral, citrus-pine aromatic bouquet and milder warm finish, our marjoram is gently shade-dried, de-stemmed, and sortex-cleaned. It is an indispensable culinary herb widely supplied to industrial sausage and charcuterie processors, canned meat manufacturers, commercial seasoning and dry-herb blenders, herbal tea packers, and botanical extractors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: High Essential Oil & Strict De-Stemming</h3>

<p>In the international spice and meat seasoning industry (especially in European butchery traditions), marjoram is prized for its delicate volatile terpene profile (rich in terpinen-4-ol and sabinene hydrate) and velvety leaf texture. Our controlled processing preserves delicate aromatics without thermal damage, guaranteeing a verified <strong>volatile essential oil yield of min. 1.2% up to 2.0%+ (dry basis)</strong> with minimal stem and dust content.</p>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Origanum majorana</em> L. (syn. <em>Majorana hortensis</em> Moench)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram, Rubbed Marjoram, Marjolaine Déshydratée, Mejorana Seca, Majoran, Maggiorana, Mercanköşk</li>

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

<li><strong>Available Grades &amp; Cuts:</strong>

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<li><strong>Rubbed Marjoram (Culinary Flake Cut):</strong> 1.5 mm – 3.5 mm (Velvety, sifted green flakes optimized for retail jars and meat seasonings)</li>

<li><strong>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Fannings):</strong> 1 mm – 2 mm (Sifted cut for automated infusion sachet lines)</li>

<li><strong>Whole Selected Leaves:</strong> Hand-picked, sortex cleaned intact foliage</li>

<li><strong>Ground Marjoram Powder:</strong> 40 – 60 mesh for emulsified sausages and processed marinades</li>

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<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 1.2% – 2.0%+ (Steam distillation basis)</li>

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

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.5% – 10.5%</li>

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

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

<li><strong>Stem / Stalk Ratio:</strong> Max. 2.0% – 3.0% (strictly de-stemmed)</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 barrier liner to protect natural volatile oils</li>

<li>15 kg or 25 kg PP (polypropylene) woven bags with sealed polyethylene inner liners</li>

<li>Hydraulically compressed bales (50 kg, 75 kg, or 100 kg) wrapped in protective woven polypropylene sheets for bulk freight efficiency</li>

<li>Corrugated master cartons lined with food-grade blue polybags upon customer specification</li>

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

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

<p>Because dried rubbed marjoram leaves are a light, high-volume botanical product, payload capacities depend on packaging format while strictly complying with highway safety regulations and maximum container limits:</p>

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

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<li>Loose Standard Bags: Approx. 5.5 – 7.0 MT</li>

<li>Compressed Bales: Approx. 10.0 – 11.5 MT</li>

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

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<li>Loose Standard Bags: Approx. 12.5 – 15.0 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

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

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

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<li>Loose Standard Bags: Approx. 13.0 – 16.5 MT (Volumetric trailer limit)</li>

<li>Compressed Bales: Approx. 23.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming volatile oil %, purity, moisture, and microbiological standards, 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 metals, and US FDA food safety requirements.</li>

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

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