Short description: premium dried Perilla frutescens leaf, food/tea/herbal grade, sourced and processed in Hebei, China. Origin address: NO.12, XIJIAN STREET, SHIJIAZHUANG CITY, HEBEI PROVINCE, CHINA.
Perilla is having a quiet moment. Chefs lean on it for that minty-basil-anise lift; herbal brands cite its aromatic volatiles. The trend-line is clear: cleaner labels, pesticide-compliant supply, and tighter microbiology without nuking aroma. Many customers say they’re switching to Common Perilla Leaf that’s steam-sterilized rather than over-irradiated; the flavor just holds better, frankly.
| Botanical name | Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton, leaf |
| Grade / cut | Tea cut 2–6 mm; also 8–12 mm or powder (60–80 mesh) on request |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% (typical lot test: 8.9%) |
| Total ash | ≤ 8% |
| Assay (rosmarinic acid) | ≈ 1.0–2.5% by HPLC (real-world use may vary) |
| Microbiology | TPC ≤ 100,000 cfu/g; Yeast/Mold ≤ 1,000 cfu/g; E. coli & Salmonella: absent/25 g |
| Heavy metals | Pb ≤ 3 ppm, Cd ≤ 1 ppm, As ≤ 2 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Pesticides | Meets EU Reg. (EC) 396/2005 multi-residue by GC-MS/MS & LC-MS/MS |
| Packaging & service life | 25 kg kraft bag with PE liner; shelf life 24 months in cool, dry storage |
| Certifications | ISO 22000/HACCP; GMP; HALAL (on selected lots) |
Common Perilla Leaf processing is surprisingly meticulous:
Advantages: consistent cut size, compliant residues, better preserved aroma post steam, and, to be honest, reliable lead times from Hebei.
| Vendor | Origin | Certs | MOQ | Lead time | Price (FOB) ≈ | QA methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex Herbal (Hebei) | China (Hebei) | ISO 22000, HACCP, HALAL | 100 kg | 7–15 days | $3.2–$4.6/kg | HPLC, GC-MS/MS, steam micro-reduction |
| Regional Broker A | Mixed (CN/VN) | HACCP | 50 kg | 14–30 days | $2.8–$3.8/kg | Basic micro; limited residue panel |
| Farm Co-op B | China (Sichuan) | GAP, ISO 9001 | 200 kg | 10–20 days | $3.0–$4.2/kg | LC-MS/MS full screen; optional irradiation |
Cut size, color-sort intensity, sterilization (steam vs. irradiation), and moisture targets are adjustable. Testing standards follow ISO 21371 (herbal QC), AOAC methods for moisture/ash, EU MRLs for residues, and heavy metals per Pharmacopeia limits. COA + retain samples kept for ≈24 months.
Customer notes (anecdotally): “brighter nose,” “cleaner label,” and “less batch-to-batch drift.” I guess that’s what you want in production runs.
Tea & beverage, culinary condiments, nutraceutical blends, RTD infusions, and private-label grocery. Common Perilla Leaf fits well where traceable herb identity and sensory consistency matter.
