Egyptian Sage Bulk Export

Egyptian sage (Salvia officinalis) is cultivated in Beni Suef and valued by European food manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, and essential oil distillers for its strong, characteristic camphoraceous-herbaceous aroma profile. Sage essential oil yield from dried leaves typically runs 1 to 3%, with the primary compounds being α-thujone, β-thujone, camphor, and 1,8-cineole.
A key compliance consideration for pharmaceutical and food ingredient buyers: sage contains thujone, which is regulated in food products in the EU and USA. Many commercial buyers now prefer the camphor-rich chemotype with standardized lower thujone content for culinary and flavoring applications. Buyers should specify their thujone tolerance limit and intended application when requesting COA documentation.
Primary applications include culinary seasoning and Mediterranean food manufacturing, herbal tea production, essential oil distillation for flavor and fragrance compounding, pharmaceutical and supplement formulations, and natural cosmetic and personal care applications.
Available grades: whole dried leaves, rubbed sage for culinary applications, cut and sifted for tea blending, and ground powder for flavoring and extract production. Packed in 20kg double-layer kraft sacks or PP bags.
COA parameters: moisture (max 12%), essential oil content, GC profile (thujone, camphor, cineole percentages), foreign matter, microbial counts, and EU MRL pesticide panel. Full export documentation provided with every shipment.
Primary export markets: Germany, France, Italy, United States, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Lead time 3 to 4 weeks after deposit. Free sample available before bulk order.