spearmint
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a widely used herb known for its refreshing aroma and high menthol content. It finds extensive applications across the food, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
In its dried leaf form, spearmint is especially favored in tea blends, yogurt-based sauces, desserts, and herbal supplements.
At Tuna Spice, we harvest spearmint grown in the Aegean and Anatolian highlands at peak aromatic maturity. We carefully dry the leaves under hygienic conditions to preserve their natural form and essential oil content.
Quality Specifications
Grades: Sieved / Premium Select / Semi-Select
Forms: Whole Leaf or Cut Leaf
Sieve Sizes: Above / Below 8 mm or 4 mm
Drying Method: Sun-dried or temperature-controlled drying
Color Range: Light green to deep green variations
Low Stem & Dust Content
Essential Oil Content: ≥ 1.5%
Packaging Options
10 kg kraft bags with inner PE lining
Optional 5 kg units with inner liner
Each shipment labeled with lot number and harvest year
Applications
Herbal tea blends
Yogurt-based sauces and garnishes
Confectionery and flavored beverages
Cosmetic and pharmaceutical extract applications
Why Tuna Spice?
Traceable, field-sourced spearmint supply
High essential oil content and low stem lots
Certified quality processes (ISO 22000:2018 & HACCP)
Global shipping capabilities and flexible packaging options