Molokhia Leaves
Corchorus olitorius L. • 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
- Color: Vibrant natural green (assessed by color meter)
Herbs, Spices & Botanicals
Molokhia Leaves
Corchorus olitorius L.
Molokhia (Corchorus olitorius), the Egyptian jute mallow, is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world and a beloved ingredient in Egyptian, Levantine, and North African cuisine. Al Sharif processes sun-dried molokhia leaves through precision mechanical crushing and optical cleaning to deliver vibrant green, nutrient-rich crushed leaf products for European and Gulf market food manufacturers.
Industrial Applications:
Traditional Molokhia soup & stew manufacturing, frozen Molokhia food production, ethnic food retail packaging, health food & superfood ingredient, nutritional supplement (vitamins A, C, K, iron, calcium).
B2B Technical Specification Sheet
| Botanical Name | Corchorus olitorius L. |
|---|---|
| Plant Family | Malvaceae (Tiliaceae) |
| HS Code | 0712.90.90 |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Available Cuts / Forms | Whole dried leaves, Crushed (1-4mm), Fine powder |
| Purity Grade | Min 98.5% (machine cleaned) |
| Moisture Content | Max 8.0% |
| Color | Natural vibrant green (no artificial coloring) |
| Foreign Organic Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Total Ash | Max 12.0% |
Commercial Packaging & Shipping Logistics
| Standard Packaging | 10kg / 15kg / 20kg export cartons or multi-wall paper bags |
|---|---|
| 20ft FCL Loadability | ~4 to 5 Metric Tons |
| 40ft HC FCL Loadability | ~8 to 10 Metric Tons |
| Harvest Season | July to September |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months in dry, cool warehouse conditions |
| Shipping Documents | Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (EUR.1), Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Non-GMO declaration. |