Herbs, Spices & Aromatics
Fresh and dried ginger and turmeric, bird's eye chillies, culinary herbs, lemongrass, cardamom and Ugandan vanilla — fresh-packed, dried or milled to specification.
Fresh herbs and fresh chillies travel by air.
Products marked Core range come from our established range; Sourcing enquiry items are sourced on request and are not held as regular stock.
Ginger & Turmeric
Fresh, dried and powdered ginger and turmeric.
Chillies & Chilli Products
African bird's eye chillies, chilli flakes and chilli powder.
Fresh Herbs
Basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, coriander, parsley and lemongrass.
Vanilla & Cardamom
Cured Ugandan vanilla beans, vanilla extract and cardamom.
‘Ginger, turmeric, chillies, vanilla, cardamom, lemongrass and culinary herbs.’
Fresh, dried or milled
Whole, sliced or powdered formats to the buyer's specification.
Laboratory testing
Moisture, residues, aflatoxin and microbiology tested on request.
Ugandan vanilla
Cured beans graded by length, moisture and appearance.
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality considerations
- Moisture within agreed limits for dried products
- Free from foreign matter and mould
- Colour and aroma typical of the product
- Residue and microbiology results available on request
Sorting & grading
- Fresh: graded by size and condition
- Dried: cleaned, sorted and sieved
- Powders: mesh size agreed with the buyer
Shipping
- Fresh herbs and fresh chillies travel by air.
- Dried spices are packed in lined bags or cartons for sea or air freight.
- Residue and microbiological testing can be arranged before shipment.
Typical buyer enquiries
- Dried ginger slices for a spice blender
- Fresh turmeric for specialist retail
- Gourmet vanilla beans for a bakery supplier
Frequently asked questions
Can you supply organic spices?
Only where a producer's organic certification is confirmed for the specific lot. We never describe product as organic without that certificate.
What mesh size are powders?
Mesh size depends on the processor and your application; we agree it as part of the specification.