Dried Calendula Flowers & Petals (Calendula Officinalis) – Prime Botanical Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Calendula Flowers &amp; Petals</strong> (<em>Calendula officinalis</em> L., commonly known as <strong>Pot Marigold</strong>), sustainably cultivated across sunny Mediterranean and Aegean agricultural valleys. Hand-harvested at peak anthesis when the composite flower heads are saturated with bioactive carotenoids and flavonoids, immediately shade-dried under controlled dehumidified warm-air currents to prevent photodegradation, and processed through multi-deck air-separators, our calendula features an intense golden-orange to saffron-yellow hue, clean floral-balsamic aroma, and superior active compound density. Extensively supplied to natural cosmetic and botanical skincare formulators (calendula macerated oils, balms, creams, soap bars), wellness herbal tea blenders, pharmaceutical salve laboratories, culinary garnish packers, and wholesale apothecary distributors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: Vibrant Carotenoid Pigmentation &amp; Faradiol Esters</h3>

<p>In international botanical, cosmetic, and phytotherapy sourcing, calendula value is evaluated based on flower integrity, low receptacle stem content, freedom from brown/faded florets, and active triterpenoid content (chiefly <strong>faradiol monoesters</strong>, credited with skin-soothing and wound-repair properties). Our controlled low-temperature shade dehydration protects fragile carotenoid pigments (lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene) against oxidation, delivering clean, vibrant petals that impart deep golden-amber colors during carrier oil macerations (sweet almond, olive, or jojoba oil infusions).</p>

<h3>Commercial Grades &amp; Available Processing Forms</h3>

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<li><strong>1. Whole Selected Calendula Flowers (With Calyx / Receptacle):</strong>

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<li>Complete intact flower heads (diameter: 25 mm – 50 mm) with attached green calyces and orange ray florets.</li>

<li>Preferred for loose-leaf apothecary displays, decorative floral potpourri, and slow solvent extraction vats.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Calendula Petals / Ray Florets Only (Without Calyx):</strong>

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<li>100% pure separated golden-orange ligulate petals; meticulously de-stemmed and screened to remove calyx cups and green chaff.</li>

<li>The premier grade for artisan soap making, bath salts, edible pastry garnishes, and luxury cosmetic jar inclusions.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Cut &amp; Sifted / Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. – 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm):</strong>

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<li>De-dusted uniform botanical particles optimized for automated pyramid and single-chamber herbal tea sachet packaging.</li>

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<li><strong>4. Fine Calendula Powder (60 – 80 mesh):</strong>

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<li>Finely pulverized orange floral powder for direct compounding into exfoliating facial scrubs, facial masks, and natural pigment compounding.</li>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Calendula officinalis</em> L. (Family: Asteraceae / Compositae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Dried Calendula, Pot Marigold, Calendula Petals, Fleurs de Souci Séchées, Flores de Caléndula, Ringelblumenblüten, Fiori di Calendula, Aynısafa / Portakal Nergisi, Genda</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>1211.90.86.00 / 1211.90.85:</strong> Plants and parts of plants used primarily in pharmacy, perfumery, or culinary purposes - Calendula (Whole flowers &amp; petals)</li>

<li><strong>1211.90.86:</strong> Cut, crushed, or powdered botanical forms</li>

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<li><strong>Color:</strong> Natural vibrant golden-orange to vivid yellow (free from dark-brown, gray, or mold-discolored florets)</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 98.5% – 99.0% (Air-classified, metal-detected, free from weeds, clods, insect residues, and foreign matter)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.0% – 10.5% (Crisp, fully dehydrated for shelf-stable ambient storage)</li>

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

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.0% – 1.5%</li>

<li><strong>Foreign Floral Parts:</strong> Max. 2.0% in Whole Flower; Max. 0.5% in Petals-Only Grade</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low bacterial count; steam-treatment / pathogen-reduction options available (Salmonella-free, E. coli negative)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean &amp; Aegean Basins) / Certified Origin</li>

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

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Volume Protection Standards</h3>

<p>Because dried calendula flowers and petals are delicate, high-volume, and sensitive to photo-oxidation, packaging utilizes multi-layer UV/moisture-barrier structures:</p>

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<li>Heavy-duty corrugated master cartons: 5 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg, or 12.5 kg net weight, lined with heavy-gauge sealed blue food-grade polyethylene (PE) liner bags to prevent ambient humidity absorption and loss of floral pigmentation</li>

<li>Semi-compressed export bales (25 kg to 45 kg) wrapped in food-grade woven polypropylene (PP) sheets available exclusively for industrial extraction and cosmetic maceration facilities</li>

<li>Multi-ply craft paper bags (15 kg / 20 kg) with PE inner liner for Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C.) and fine powder grades</li>

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

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

<p>Dried calendula is an ultra-light, highly voluminous botanical commodity (bulk density approx. 90 – 140 kg/m³ for loose whole flowers/petals; approx. 240 – 320 kg/m³ for compressed bales, T.B.C., and powder). Shipments maximize available internal volume while strictly respecting cargo integrity and legal transport regulations:</p>

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

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<li>Loose Whole Flowers / Petals (Master Cartons): Approx. 2.8 – 3.8 MT (approx. 28 – 30 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Bags): Approx. 6.5 – 8.0 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (Cartons): Approx. 2.2 – 3.0 MT</li>

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

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<li>Loose Whole Flowers / Petals (Loose Master Cartons): Approx. 7.0 – 9.0 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C.) / Dense Powder: Approx. 16.0 – 19.0 MT</li>

<li>Heavy compressed industrial derivatives strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong></li>

<li>Palletized (Cartons): Approx. 6.0 – 7.5 MT</li>

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

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<li>Loose Flowers / Petals: Approx. 8.5 – 11.0 MT (Volumetric trailer capacity limit)</li>

<li>Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C.) / Powder: Approx. 18.0 – 22.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance &amp; 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, total ash, microbiological status, and pesticide residue compliance, 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 metal limits, and US FDA cosmetic/food safety rules. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

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

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