Egyptian Anise Seeds
B2B Export Specification
Egyptian Anise Seeds
Egyptian Anise Seeds (Pimpinella Anisum) | Premium Export Quality North Africa For Food Industries 'NORICA' exports premium-grade Egyptian Anise Seeds (Pimpinella Anisum), harvested from Upper Egypt's sun-rich agricultural lands and processed under stringent international quality protocols. Renowned for their high essential oil content, distinct sweet aromatic scent, and licorice-like flavor profile, our anise seeds are ideal for tea blends, bakeries, confectionery, essential oil extraction, and pharmaceutical applications worldwide.
| Botanical Name | Pimpinella Anisum |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Availability | Whole Year |
Product Details
Packaging Details
Standard Packaging: Packed in 25 kg multi-wall paper bags or poly-lined woven polypropylene bags to protect volatile oils from moisture and degradation.
Jumbo Bags: Available in 500 kg to 1,000 kg Big Bags (FIBC) for industrial bulk buyers.
Bulk Container Capacity:
20ft FCL: Fits approx. 11–12 MT.
40ft FCL: Fits approx. 24–25 MT.
Private Labeling & Custom Packaging: Tailored options available for retail packaging, private branding, and custom buyer markings.
Specification
Botanical Name: Pimpinella Anisum
Origin: Egypt
Availability: Whole Year
Purity: Min. 99%
Moisture Content: Max. 9–11%
Essential Oil Content: Min. 2–2.5%
Color: Natural Greenish-Grey / Greyish-Brown
Available Processing Types:
Whole Anise Seeds: Cleaned, intact seeds preferred for direct packaging, bakery toppings, and tea blenders.
Crushed / TBC (Tea Bag Cut): Uniform granules engineered specifically for high-speed tea bag packaging.
Ground Anise Powder: Fine ground powder for baking, spice seasonings, and beverage formulations.
Payment Terms
Payment Terms:
Irrevocable LC at sight.
T/T (Advance deposit with remaining balance against shipping documents / Bill of Lading).
Shipping Terms: FOB (Alexandria / Damietta ports), CFR, or CIF to destination port.
Documentation Provided: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, and Certificate of Analysis (COA).
Exporting Process
Harvest & Dehydration: Harvested at full maturity and sun-dried under controlled agricultural conditions.
Mechanical Cleaning & Sorting: Multi-stage sifting, air separation, and optical sorting to secure clean, uniform seeds.
Laboratory Quality Check: Inspection of volatile oil levels, purity percentage, moisture, and microbiological parameters.
Phytosanitary Certification: Official quarantine inspection and clearance by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture.
Shipping & Forwarding: Containerized freight options (FOB, CFR, or CIF) dispatched directly from primary Egyptian ports (Alexandria / Damietta).
Quality Process
Harvesting & Selection: Hand-harvested year-round at optimal seed maturity to retain full essential oil potency and natural fragrance.
Cleaning & Optical Sorting: Multi-stage air-sifting, de-stoning, magnetic separation, and laser sorting to eliminate dust, light seeds, and foreign matter.
Moisture & Purity Control: Naturally sun-dried and dehydrated in controlled conditions to maintain seed purity above 99% and moisture content strictly below 9–11%.
Quality Assurance & Testing: Comprehensive batch testing ensuring:
High Purity (Min. 99%)
Low Moisture (Max. 9–11%)
Full compliance with EU/US pesticide residue and heavy metal limits
Microbiological safety (Salmonella, E. coli, yeasts, and molds screening)
Standards Compliance: Processed strictly in accordance with international ISO, HACCP, and phytosanitary regulations.