Egyptian Spearmint
B2B Export Specification
Egyptian Spearmint
Egyptian Spearmint (Mentha Spicata) | Premium Export Quality North Africa For Food Industries 'NORICA' supplies premium-grade Egyptian Spearmint (Mentha Spicata), harvested from sun-rich Egyptian fields and processed under strict phytosanitary conditions. Known for its clean aroma, refreshingly sweet profile, and vibrant green appearance, our dried spearmint ideal for tea blenders, herbal infusions, food seasoning, and botanical applications worldwide.
| Botanical Name | Mentha Spicata |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Availability | Whole Year |
Product Details
Packaging Details
Whole Leaves: Packed in 10–15 kg poly-lined woven polypropylene bags or paper bags.
Crushed / TBC: Packed in 15–20 kg multi-wall paper bags with polyethylene inner liners to preserve volatile essential oils.
Powder: Packed in 20–25 kg foil-lined poly bags.
Bulk Container Capacity:
20ft FCL: Fits approx. 3.5–4 MT (Whole Leaves) / 8–9 MT (TBC/Crushed).
40ft High Cube FCL: Fits approx. 8–9 MT (Whole Leaves) / 18–20 MT (TBC/Crushed).
Private Labeling & Custom Packaging: Options available for retail cartons, pouches, and custom client markings.
Specification
Botanical Name: Mentha Spicata
Origin: Egypt
Availability: Whole Year
Purity: Min. 98–99%
Moisture Content: Max. 10–12%
Color: Deep Natural Green
Available Cuts:
Whole Leaves: Carefully dried intact leaves for premium herbal tea blends.
Crushed / TBC (Tea Bag Cut): Uniform mesh sizes (1–3 mm) engineered for automatic, high-speed tea packaging lines.
Fine Powder: Fine ground spearmint for seasonings, food extracts, and pharmaceutical uses.
Payment Terms
Payment Terms:
Irrevocable LC at sight.
T/T (Advance deposit with remaining balance against original 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: Carefully picked and gently dried to retain natural volatile oils.
Cleaning & Sieving: Mechanical cleaning, sifting, and magnet separation to eliminate extraneous matter.
Lab Analysis & Testing: Inspection for volatile oil content, moisture level, and food safety metrics.
Phytosanitary Clearance: Official inspection and certification by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture.
Shipping & Freight Handling: Fast dispatch via sea freight (FOB, CFR, or CIF) from Egyptian ports (Alexandria / Damietta).
Quality Process
Harvesting & Selection: Hand-harvested year-round at peak essential oil concentration to guarantee maximum aroma and flavor integrity.
Drying & Cleaning: Naturally sun-dried and dehydrated in controlled environments, followed by multi-stage air screening and optical sorting to remove dust, yellow leaves, and foreign material.
Pest & Moisture Control: Standardized thermal/dehydration processing maintaining moisture content below 10–12% to prevent mold growth and preserve leaf color.
Quality Assurance & Testing: Batch-by-batch laboratory evaluation ensuring:
High purity levels (Min. 98–99%)
Compliance with EU/US pesticide residue limits
Rigorous microbiological screening (Salmonella, E. coli, yeasts, and molds)
Standards Compliance: Fully compliant with international ISO, HACCP, and phytosanitary certification requirements.