Dried Peppermint Leaves (Mentha Piperita) – High Menthol & Sortex Cleaned Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Peppermint Leaves</strong> (<em>Mentha &times; piperita</em>) cultivated in pristine Mediterranean agricultural basins. Meticulously harvested prior to flowering, shaded-dried under strict hygienic parameters, de-stemmed, and sortex-cleaned, our peppermint is celebrated for its deep vibrant green color, strong pungent cooling aroma, and high natural menthol concentration. Widely supplied to premium herbal infusion blenders, functional tea packers, pharmaceutical extraction facilities, confectionery flavor houses, and natural cosmetics formulators worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: High Volatile Oil & Pure Menthol Content</h3>

<p>Unlike spearmint (which is dominated by carvone), true peppermint derives its signature refreshing cooling burst and therapeutic profile from <strong>naturally high menthol and menthone</strong>. Our low-temperature dehydration and sieving protocols protect delicate botanical cells from aromatic compound loss, delivering a guaranteed <strong>essential volatile oil yield of min. 1.8% up to 2.8%+</strong> (dry basis), offering superior infusion strength and extraction yield.</p>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Mentha &times; piperita</em> L. (True Peppermint)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Peppermint Leaves, Mentha Piperita, Pfefferminzblätter, Feuilles de Menthe Poivrée, Hojas de Menta Piperita, Tıbbi Kuru Nane</li>

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

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

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<li>Whole Selected Leaves (Hand-picked / Sortex cleaned, intact dark-green foliage)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Fannings: 1 mm – 2.5 mm precision sifted for automated tea packing lines)</li>

<li>Rubbed / Crushed Leaves (Culinary &amp; loose tea cut: 2 mm – 5 mm)</li>

<li>Fine Peppermint Powder (Mesh 60–80 for encapsulation and food seasoning blends)</li>

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<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 1.8% – 2.8%+ (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. 10.0% – 11.0%</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 10.0% – 11.0%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.5% – 2.0%</li>

<li><strong>Stem / Stalk Ratio:</strong> Max. 2.0% – 3.0% in sifted grades</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>Multi-ply kraft paper bags (10 kg, 12.5 kg, 15 kg, or 20 kg) with sealed inner food-grade PE moisture barrier liner (ideal for whole leaves and T.B.C.)</li>

<li>Hydraulically compressed export bales (50 kg, 75 kg, or 100 kg) wrapped in protective woven polypropylene sheets for high-volume freight economy</li>

<li>25 kg PP woven bags with inner polyethylene barrier liners</li>

<li>Corrugated master cartons lined with sealed polybags upon customer specification</li>

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

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

<p>Because dried peppermint leaves are a low-density, bulky botanical commodity, payload capacity depends directly on whether cargo is loaded in loose bags or hydraulically compressed bales, strictly complying with container payload ratings and road safety limits:</p>

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

<ul>

<li>Standard Loose Bags: Approx. 5.0 – 6.5 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>

<ul>

<li>Standard Loose Bags: Approx. 12.0 – 14.5 MT</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 / Tır):</strong>

<ul>

<li>Standard Loose Bags: Approx. 13.0 – 16.0 MT</li>

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

</ul>

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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 confirming volatile oil percentage, menthol content, and microbiological purity, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Full testing for pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA), heavy metals, and pesticide residues compliant with European Commission (EU) and US FDA regulatory limits.</li>

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

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