Rosemary Leaves
Product Description
FitTree’s Premium Rosemary Leaves are sourced from the finest Mediterranean-climate plantations, ensuring a high concentration of essential oils like Eucalyptol and Carnosic Acid. These needle-like, aromatic leaves are “heat-treated” and naturally dried to preserve their deep forest-green color and woody, pine-like fragrance. Perfect for culinary experts, herbal tea enthusiasts, and DIY natural beauty formulators.
Naturally dried, needle-like green leaves with a
distinctive aromatic and woody fragrance. Used in culinary
applications, herbal teas, and traditional remedies.
Assured
Export
Tested
Natural
Certified
Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Thin, needle-shaped leaves |
| Color | Dark green to pale green |
| Odor | Strong, aromatic, and woody scent |
| Flavor | Warm, slightly bitter, and pungent |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 8% |
| Size | 2–4 cm in length, uniform texture |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Volatile Oil Content | ≥ 1.0% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 6% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | ≤ 1% |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | Compliant with food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade polybags, kraft paper bags, or HDPE bags.
- Common sizes: 10kg, 20kg, 25kg, and 50kg.
- Vacuum or retail packaging available upon request.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and strong odors.
- Up to 24 months under optimal storage conditions.
- 20ft Container: Up to 7–8 MT (Metric Tons)
- 40ft Container: Up to 15–16 MT (Metric Tons)
Product Description
FitTree's Premium Rosemary Leaves are sourced from regions with the ideal sunny, Mediterranean-like climate that fosters the plant's robust flavor profile. We select only the finest greyish-green leaves, which are harvested and dried under controlled conditions to preserve the volatile oils (such as 1,8-cineole and camphor) that give the herb its refreshing, minty-forest scent.
At Fittree International, purity is our priority. Our rosemary undergoes a thorough cleaning process to remove woody stalks and foreign matter, ensuring a uniform product. Whether used in its whole "needle" form for visual appeal or ground for industrial seasoning mixes, our rosemary offers a potent flavor and extended shelf life, meeting the rigorous demands of food manufacturers and essential oil distillers.
Key Features & Health Benefits
- Cognitive Support: Known as the "Herb of Remembrance," rosemary helps improve mental clarity, focus, and memory performance.
- Hair & Scalp Health: A top-trending search term; our leaves are ideal for creating Rosemary Water for hair growth and stimulating scalp circulation.
- Antioxidant Powerhouse: Rich in rosmarinic acid, acting as a natural food preservative to extend the shelf life of oils and meats.
- Digestive Aid: Often used in herbal detox teas to relieve bloating and support gut health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rosemary Leaves — answered by our export team.
Rosmarinus officinalis: minimum 1–2% volatile oil (1,8-cineole 25–40%, camphor 10–25%, borneol) by GC-MS, and rosmarinic acid at 0.5–2% by HPLC at NABL labs. The primary antioxidant compound valued in food preservation and nutraceuticals.
Whole dried Rosemary Leaves, Cut & Sifted (C&S), Rosemary Powder (fine 60 mesh), and Rosemary Oleoresin/Extract for natural antioxidant applications. Organic certified variants from Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh farms available.
MOQ: 100 kg dried leaves, 50 kg powder. A 20 ft container holds 3–5 MT. R&D samples (500 g–2 kg) available for food manufacturers developing natural antioxidant formulations.
Pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), heavy metals, aflatoxin, volatile oil content (GC-MS), rosmarinic acid (HPLC), and microbial parameters per batch. NABL COA provided with every shipment.
Yes. Rosemary Extract (E392) is approved under EU Regulation 1333/2008 as a natural food antioxidant — replacing synthetic BHA/BHT in fat-containing foods, meat products, and plant oils. We supply both whole leaf and standardized extract forms.
Culinary seasoning (meats, soups, bread), herbal tea, natural food preservation (E392 antioxidant in oils and fats), pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics (hair and skin care), and aromatherapy. Primary markets: EU, USA, and Middle East.
