Medicinal Herbs
Anethum graveolens L. · الشبت
Origin
Nile Delta, Egypt
Form
Cut & Sifted / Flakes
MOQ
5 MT
Packing
PP Bags 12.5 kg / Cartons
Product Overview
Egyptian dill weed (Anethum graveolens L.) from the Nile Delta is prized for its fresh, sweet anise-like aroma, delicate feathery texture, and excellent color retention after drying. The Delta's rich alluvial soils and temperate growing conditions produce dill with superior volatile oil profiles, including high concentrations of carvone and limonene that define premium-quality dried dill.
HS Herbs supplies dehydrated dill weed in cut-and-sifted and flake forms. Our dill is harvested before flowering to capture peak aromatic intensity, then dried using rapid low-temperature methods that preserve both color and flavor volatiles. Each batch is tested for volatile oil, moisture, and microbiological safety.
Applications include seasoning blends for fish and seafood, pickle formulations, dressing and sauce mixes, frozen food preparations, and Eastern European culinary traditions. Egyptian dill weed from HS Herbs is a trusted ingredient for food processors across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Name | Anethum graveolens L. |
|---|---|
| Part Used | Leaves (fronds) |
| Purity | ≥ 97% |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 2% |
| Stems | ≤ 5% |
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 0.5% (v/w) |
| Ash | ≤ 12% |
| Color | Green to dark green |
| Aroma | Sweet, anise-like, fresh |
| Taste | Aromatic, slightly sweet, tangy |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1 × 10⁶ CFU/g |
|---|---|
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 1 × 10⁴ CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative / 1g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 1 × 10³ CFU/g |
| Aflatoxins (B1) | ≤ 5 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxins (Total) | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Pesticide Residues | Compliant with EU MRLs |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Irradiation | Non-irradiated |
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