Medicinal Herbs
Origanum majorana L. · البردقوش
Origin
Beni Suef, Egypt
Form
Cut & Sifted / Rubbed / Powder
MOQ
5 MT
Packing
PP Bags 12.5 kg / Cartons
Product Overview
Egypt is the world's leading exporter of marjoram (Origanum majorana L.), and the Beni Suef Governorate produces the finest grades available on the international market. Egyptian marjoram is characterized by its sweet, complex herbaceous aroma with distinctive floral undertones and high volatile oil content — properties directly linked to the region's warm days, cool nights, and calcium-rich soils.
HS Herbs supplies Egyptian marjoram in cut-and-sifted, rubbed, and powder forms, processed using gentle mechanical methods that maximize leaf-to-stem ratio and preserve the delicate essential oil profile. Our marjoram is harvested during the second cutting (known for peak oil concentration), dried under shade, and graded by color, particle size, and volatile oil content.
Egyptian marjoram is an essential ingredient in European culinary seasoning blends, sausage and meat processing, herbal tea formulations, and pharmaceutical preparations. HS Herbs is a trusted supplier to major spice houses, food manufacturers, and tea blenders across 40+ countries.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical Name | Origanum majorana L. |
|---|---|
| Part Used | Leaves & flowering tops |
| Purity | ≥ 97% |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 2% |
| Stems | ≤ 8% |
| Volatile Oil | ≥ 0.7% (v/w) |
| Terpinen-4-ol (in oil) | ≥ 20% |
| Color | Grey-green to green |
| Aroma | Sweet, herbaceous, floral |
| Taste | Warm, slightly sweet, aromatic |
| 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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