Lemongrass Cut
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf • Egyptian Agricultural Origin
Quality & Safety Guarantee
- ISO 22000:2018 & HACCP Certified Batch
- EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 MRL Compliant
- Salmonella: Absent in 25g/50g guaranteed
- Non-GMO & Non-Irradiated Declaration provided
- Volatile Oil: Min 0.5% - 1.0% (Citral dominant)
Herbs, Spices & Botanicals
Lemongrass Cut
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Egyptian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is cultivated in warm Nile Delta zones, producing leaves with a pronounced, fresh citral-dominant volatile oil profile. Al Sharif processes lemongrass through precision mechanical cutting and dehydration to deliver uniform, aromatic tea-bag cut grades meeting European herbal tea industry standards for both food flavoring and pharmaceutical applications.
Industrial Applications:
Herbal tea & infusion blending, aromatherapy & essential oil distillation, Asian cuisine spice mixtures, functional food & nutraceutical ingredients, personal care & cosmetic fragrances, insect-repellent formulations.
B2B Technical Specification Sheet
| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf |
|---|---|
| Plant Family | Poaceae |
| HS Code | 1211.90.86 |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Available Cuts / Forms | Machine Cut TBC 1-3mm, Whole dried stalks, Fine Powder |
| Purity Grade | Min 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | Max 10.0% |
| Volatile Oil Content | Min 0.5% - 1.0% (citral dominant, GC analysed) |
| Foreign Organic Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Total Ash | Max 8.0% |
Commercial Packaging & Shipping Logistics
| Standard Packaging | 10kg / 15kg export cartons or breathable multi-wall paper bags |
|---|---|
| 20ft FCL Loadability | ~4 to 5 Metric Tons |
| 40ft HC FCL Loadability | ~8 to 10 Metric Tons |
| Harvest Season | Year-round (multiple cuttings) |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months in dry warehouse conditions |
| Shipping Documents | Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (EUR.1), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and all further docs as per client request. |