Spearmint Leaves
Mentha spicata 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
Herbs
Spearmint Leaves
Mentha spicata L.
Egyptian Spearmint is world-renowned for its naturally sweet, invigorating carvone aroma without the menthol bitterness of peppermint. Harvested at the height of the summer sunshine, the leaves are gently handled to preserve their essential oil glands, producing a clean, refreshing cup for tea packers across Germany, the UK, France, and Poland.
Industrial Applications:
Premium herbal tea bags, confectionery flavoring, chewing gum, natural toothpastes, digestive blends, culinary garnishes.
B2B Technical Specification Sheet
| Botanical Name | Mentha spicata L. |
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| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Harmonized System (HS Code) | 1211.90.86 |
| Country of Origin | Egypt |
| Available Cuts / Forms | Whole Selected Leaves, Crushed / Rubbed (2-4mm), Tea Bag Cut (TBC 0.5-2mm), Fine Powder |
| Purity Grade | Min 99.0% (Sortex optical cleaned) |
| Moisture Content | Max 10.0% |
| Total Ash Limit | Max 12.0% |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | Max 1.5% |
| Active / Volatile Profile | Min 1.2% - 1.6% (Rich natural carvone) |
| Foreign Organic Matter | Max 0.5% |
Commercial Packaging & Shipping Logistics
| Standard Packaging | 15kg / 20kg multi-wall paper bags with inner polyethylene barrier |
|---|---|
| 20ft FCL Loadability | 5.0 to 5.5 Metric Tons |
| 40ft HC FCL Loadability | 11.0 to 12.0 Metric Tons |
| Harvest Season | May to October (Multiple annual harvests) |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months |
| Shipping Documents Provided | Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (EUR.1), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and all further docs as per client request. |