Sage Leaves
Product Description
Naturally dried, slightly wrinkled, grayish-green leaves
with a characteristic earthy and aromatic fragrance. Used in culinary,
herbal teas, and traditional remedies for its therapeutic properties.
Assured
Export
Tested
Natural
Certified
Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Flat, elongated, slightly wrinkled leaves |
| Color | Grayish-green |
| Odor | Distinct, earthy, and aromatic |
| Flavor | Warm, slightly bitter, and astringent |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 8% |
| Size | 3–6 cm long, uniform texture |
| Origin | India (Key regions: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand) |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Volatile Oil Content | ≥ 1.5% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 7% |
| 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.
- Customized vacuum or retail packaging available.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and strong odors.
- Up to 24 months under proper storage conditions.
- 20ft Container: Up to 6–7 MT (Metric Tons)
- 40ft Container: Up to 13–14 MT (Metric Tons)
Why Choose Sage Leaves?
FitTree International sources premium spices directly from certified farms across India, ensuring unmatched quality, purity, and consistency for global buyers.
Farm to Export
Direct sourcing from certified Indian farms ensures maximum freshness and rigorous quality control at every stage.
Global Certifications
FSSAI, ISO, APEDA, and USFDA certified products meeting the highest international quality and safety benchmarks.
Rigorous Lab Testing
Every batch undergoes multi-point quality checks for purity, moisture, color, and microbiological safety.
50+ Countries Served
Trusted by importers and food manufacturers across Europe, Middle East, USA, and Southeast Asia for over 15 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sage Leaves — answered by our export team.
Salvia officinalis: minimum 1.5–2.5% volatile oil (1,8-cineole 10–20%, thujone 15–25%, camphor 12–25%, borneol) by GC-MS. Rosmarinic acid (0.3–1.5%) and salvianolic acids provide antioxidant activity.
Whole dried Sage Leaves (premium culinary grade), Rubbed Sage (crumbled for retail use), Cut & Sifted, and Sage Powder (fine 60 mesh). Organic certified Dalmatian Sage (pharmaceutical variety) available on request.
MOQ: 100 kg whole/C&S, 50 kg powder. Trial orders of 50 kg accepted for verified culinary and pharmaceutical buyers. Primary markets: EU, USA, and Middle East.
Pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), volatile oil (GC-MS), thujone content (EU Regulation 1334/2008 regulated), heavy metals, aflatoxin, and microbiological parameters per batch. Thujone compliance certificate provided for EU buyers.
Yes. Thujone is maintained within EU Regulation 1334/2008 maximum limits for use as a spice (25 mg/kg in final food for most applications). Batch-wise thujone measured by GC-MS and certified. Low-thujone (Dalmatian-origin) Sage available for sensitive applications.
Italian cuisine (pasta, sauces, saltimbocca), stuffing and poultry seasoning in UK and USA, herbal teas (traditional menopausal symptom relief), pharmaceutical preparations, aromatherapy, and natural personal care products.
