Dried Parsley Flakes & Leaves (Petroselinum Crispum) – Sortex Cleaned Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Parsley Flakes & Leaves</strong> (<em>Petroselinum crispum</em>) sourced from pesticide-controlled Mediterranean agricultural valleys. Meticulously harvested, washed, gently dehydrated under controlled low temperatures, de-stemmed, and sortex-cleaned, our dried parsley is renowned for its intense natural emerald-green coloration, fresh grassy aroma, and crisp texture. It is a fundamental ingredient supplied to industrial soup manufacturers, ready-meal processors, dry seasoning and herb blenders, canned food brands, cheese makers, and retail spice packers worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: Vibrant Natural Green Color & Low Stalk Content</h3>

<p>In the international culinary herb trade, the commercial grade of dried parsley is judged by its vivid chlorophyll retention and minimal yellow/brown discolored flakes or thick yellow stalks. Our advanced optical sorting (Sortex) and aspiration equipment guarantee a rich, uniform green leaf product with a strictly limited petiole/stem content (max. 3%–5%), ensuring immediate visual appeal and fresh flavor release upon rehydration.</p>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Petroselinum crispum</em> (syn. <em>Petroselinum sativum</em>)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Parsley Flakes, Parsley Leaves, Rubbed Parsley, Petersilie, Persil Déshydraté, Perejil Deshidratado, Prezzemolo Essiccato, Kuru Maydanoz</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0712.90.90.00 / 0712.90.80 (Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder - Other) or 1211.90.86</li>

<li><strong>Available Cuts &amp; Mesh Sizes:</strong>

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<li><strong>Standard Flakes (Medium Cut):</strong> 2 mm – 4 mm (Ideal for visual culinary topping and spice jar packing)</li>

<li><strong>Fine Flakes (Fine Cut):</strong> 1 mm – 2 mm (Optimized for instant dry soups, noodle sachets, and sauce mixes)</li>

<li><strong>Powder / Ground Mesh:</strong> 40 – 60 mesh (for marinades, pasta dough, and processed meat coatings)</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.0% – 99.5% (Optical sortexed, metal-detected, free from weeds, yellow leaves, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 6.0% – 7.5%</li>

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

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

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

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low micro / Steam-treated (pathogen reduced) options available upon industrial buyer request</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 heavy-duty multi-wall corrugated master cartons lined with sealed blue food-grade PE bags (protects fragile flakes from crushing, ambient light, and moisture)</li>

<li>15 kg or 20 kg multi-ply craft paper bags with sealed polyethylene inner liners</li>

<li>Bulk bag / Big Bag (350 kg – 500 kg) options for large industrial food seasoning plants</li>

<li>Customer-specific private labeling, batch traceability codes, and palletization standards supported</li>

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

<p>Dried parsley flakes are an extremely lightweight, high-volume commodity. Container utilization is governed by cubic volume rather than weight limits, while strictly adhering to maximum payload rules and road safety regulations:</p>

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

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded in Cartons: Approx. 4.5 – 5.5 MT (approx. 28 – 30 CBM)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 3.5 – 4.5 MT</li>

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

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<li>Loose Floor Loaded in Master Cartons: Approx. 10.5 – 12.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 9.0 – 10.5 MT</li>

<li>Dense Ground Powder shipments 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>Flakes in Cartons: Approx. 11.0 – 14.0 MT (Volumetric trailer limit)</li>

<li>Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong> for high-density powder cargo</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) specifically verifying moisture, microbiological limits, and purity, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, US FDA food safety rules, and strict heavy metal tolerances.</li>

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

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