Lavender
Lavender (Dried Lavender Flowers – Lavandula angustifolia) has been cherished for centuries as an essential botanical in both the aromatherapy and food industries.
Known for its calming effects, this precious flower is carefully dried and preserved under the assurance of Tuna Spice, maintaining its natural form and captivating fragrance.
Our lavender flowers are harvested from naturally grown, high-ester varieties native to Türkiye’s rich flora, selected meticulously for their superior color, aroma, and essential oil quality.
Quality Specifications
Forms:
Whole Flowers
Cleaned & Sieved
Crushed / Powdered Lavender
Color:
Blue-purple hues (premium grade)
Light purple to greyish tones (lower grade)
Moisture Content: ≤ 12%
Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%
Essential Oil Content: 1.0% – 1.5%
Ester Content (Linalyl Acetate): ≥ 40%
GC/MS Profile: Rich in Linalool and Linalyl Acetate, low in Camphor
Packaging Options
5 kg or 10 kg kraft bags with PE liner
15–20 kg cardboard boxes
Optional: Metallized vacuum packaging (premium segment)
Applications
Herbal teas and calming tea blends
Aromatherapy and bath products (salts, soaps, oils)
Food industry (lavender candies, beverage infusions)
Cosmetics (sachets, perfume bases)
HoReCa and ambient scenting products
Why Choose Tuna Spice?
Essential oil content verified by laboratory analysis
Production under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP standards
Natural drying techniques with manual hand-sorting
Microbiological & pesticide-tested batches for the EU market
Guaranteed shelf life, traceability, and sustainable sourcing