Dried Oregano Leaves (High Volatile Oil & Carvacrol) – Sortex Cleaned Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Oregano Leaves</strong> (sourced from Mediterranean <em>Origanum onites</em> and <em>Origanum vulgare</em>) cultivated in the sun-drenched Aegean and Mediterranean mountain slopes. What establishes our oregano as an international benchmark is its <strong>guaranteed high volatile oil (essential oil) content</strong>, exceptionally potent carvacrol fraction, vibrant grayish-green color, and warm, spicy aromatic kick. Carefully shade/air-dried, mechanically de-stemmed, and sortex-cleaned, our oregano is widely supplied to industrial pizza and pasta sauce formulators, meat and sausage processors, commercial seasoning blenders, culinary spice packers, and pharmaceutical oleoresin extractors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: High Volatile Oil & High Carvacrol Potency</h3>

<p>In the global culinary herb and oleoresin market, oregano is priced and evaluated primarily by its volatile essential oil yield and carvacrol percentage. Our controlled dehydration, gentle rubbing, and precision aspiration processes prevent the evaporation of natural aromatic terpenes. We guarantee a laboratory-verified <strong>volatile oil content of min. 2.5% up to 4.5%+ (dry basis)</strong>, with <strong>carvacrol constituting 70% to 85%+</strong> of the total essential oil profile.</p>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Names:</strong> <em>Origanum onites</em> L. (Turkish Oregano / Aegean Oregano) &amp; <em>Origanum vulgare</em> L. (Wild Oregano / Greek Oregano)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Oregano Leaves, Rubbed Oregano, Mediterranean Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Origan Déshydraté, Orégano Seco, Getrockneter Oregano, Kekik</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0910.99.90.00 (Thyme / Oregano Spices) or 1211.90.86.00</li>

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

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<li>Rubbed / Crushed Leaves (Culinary Cut: 1.5 mm – 3.5 mm; ideal for retail packing, pizza seasonings, and sauce blends)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Fannings: 1 mm – 2 mm for industrial extraction and infusion filters)</li>

<li>Whole Selected Dried Leaves (Sortex cleaned, intact leaf foliage)</li>

<li>Ground Oregano Powder (Mesh 40–60 for meat rubs and marinades)</li>

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<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 2.5% – 4.5%+ (Steam distillation method)</li>

<li><strong>Carvacrol Content:</strong> 70% – 85%+ of volatile oil fraction</li>

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

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

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 9.0%</li>

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

<li><strong>Stem / Stalk Ratio:</strong> Max. 2.0% – 3.0% in rubbed grades (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>Heavy-duty corrugated master cartons lined with sealed food-grade 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 oregano leaves are a low-density, voluminous agricultural commodity, payload capacity depends directly on whether shipments are loose bags or hydraulically compressed bales, strictly complying with road safety limits and international container payload regulations:</p>

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

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<li>Loose Standard Bags: Approx. 6.0 – 7.5 MT</li>

<li>Compressed Bales: Approx. 10.5 – 12.0 MT</li>

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

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

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<li>Loose Standard Bags: Approx. 14.0 – 18.0 MT (Volumetric trailer capacity)</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>Complete official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying volatile oil %, carvacrol fraction, moisture, and microbiological purity, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Tested and certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRLs, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) control, heavy metals, and US FDA food safety requirements.</li>

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

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