Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic Sage
Organic sage, obtained by drying sage plants grown by organic methods; a valuable product used in herbal teas, spices and various botanical product applications, thanks to its distinctive aroma and characteristic structure.
General Information
Organic sage is prepared by harvesting and drying, by suitable methods, sage plants grown under controlled organic production conditions. The drying process plays an important role in preserving the plant’s natural aroma and characteristic properties. Leaf integrity, colour, aroma, moisture and foreign matter control are the main criteria in assessing product quality.
Sage is among the aromatic plants with traditional uses in Türkiye. Its dried leaf form can be used directly as a herbal tea or in the preparation of spices and botanical products. Depending on the intended use, it can be offered as whole leaves or in cut or sifted fractions.
Uses
Organic sage can be used in various food and botanical product applications:
- Herbal teas and tea blends
- Dried herb and spice products
- Botanical blends
- Food and beverage products
- Aromatic herb blends
- Packaged botanical products
- Botanical product and food industry applications
The product’s leaf form, cut size, moisture and other physical characteristics can be determined according to the intended use and customer specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 12 | % |
| Volatile oil | min 1.5 | ml/100 g |
| Crude ash | ≤ 11 | % |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 2 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.