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1. Appearance & Color
Spices should exhibit a uniform and characteristic color typical of their type.
Any discoloration, dullness, or unnatural variations may indicate aging, poor processing, or contamination.
2. Size & Shape
Whole spices should have a consistent size and shape, free from irregularities or excessive breakage.
Ground or powdered spices should have a fine, uniform texture with minimal clumping.
3. Moisture Content
The moisture level must be within the prescribed limits to prevent microbial growth, spoilage, and loss of aroma.
Excessive moisture can lead to mold development and degradation of essential oils.
4. Purity & Foreign Matter
Spices should be free from extraneous matter such as dust, dirt, stones, and other organic or inorganic impurities.
No adulterants, artificial coloring agents, or added fillers should be present.
5. Aroma & Flavor
Spices should retain their natural, characteristic aroma, which indicates freshness and high essential oil content.
Any off-smells, mustiness, or rancidity suggests spoilage or improper storage.
6. Texture & Density
Whole spices should be firm, intact, and free from excessive brittleness or shriveling.
Ground spices should have a smooth, fine consistency with no hard particles or excessive fibrous content.
7. Insect & Pest-Free
Spices must be free from live or dead insects, larvae, and pest infestations.
Proper handling and storage conditions should prevent any contamination by rodents or insects.
8. Ash & Volatile Oil Content
The ash content must remain within regulatory standards to ensure purity.
The volatile oil percentage, which determines the spiceâ??s potency and aroma, should meet the expected threshold for each type of spice.
9. Packaging & Storage Stability
Spices should be packaged in moisture-proof, airtight containers to preserve freshness and prevent contamination.
Proper storage conditions include a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors.
Product name: Sage Spice
Botanical name Salvia officinalis
Hs Code 121190
Origin Egypt
Packing: 20 kg pp bags
Salvia officinalis, the common sage or sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times it has been used as an ornamental garden plant.
History
Salvia officinalis has been used since ancient times for treating snakebites, increasing women's fertility, and more. The Romans referred to sage as the "holy herb," and employed it in their religious rituals.
Pliny the Elder said called salvia by the Romans and used as a diuretic, a local anesthetic for the skin, a styptic, and for other uses.
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