Parameter | Specification |
Type | Culinary / Medicinal / Herbal Dried Leaves |
Common Varieties | Mint, Basil, Curry Leaves, Lemongrass, Neem, Tulsi, etc. |
Color | Green to Greenish-Brown (depending on leaf type and drying method) |
Form | Whole / Crushed / Powder |
Purity | Minimum 98% |
Moisture Content | Maximum 10% |
Foreign Matter | Maximum 0.5% |
Admixture | Maximum 1% |
Odor | Strong, Natural Aroma of the Original Leaf |
Flavor | Natural, Characteristic Taste |
Volatile Oil Content | Present (especially in herbs like mint, basil) |
Insect Infestation | Free from live/dead insects or larvae |
Color Retention | High (indicative of quality and freshness) |
Microbial Load | As per food or herbal safety standards |
Shelf Life | 12 to 24 months (stored in airtight, dry conditions) |
Packaging | 100g / 500g / 1kg / 25kg food-grade or foil-lined bags, jars, or cartons |