Herbs & Botanicals

Nature's Purity, Preserved by Science

UKA Foods is a premier exporter of Egyptian dried herbs and botanical infusions, serving pharmaceutical, culinary, and tea-blending industries worldwide. Sourced from the fertile soil of the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt, our herbs are processed using advanced dehydration and steam-sterilization technology to ensure the highest volatile oil content and verified microbiological safety. Every batch is traceable from the farm gate through our multi-stage cleaning and sorting lines, meeting the stringent purity standards of European and North American markets.

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Botanical Portfolio

Steam Sterilization

Our validated steam treatment systems achieve a Log-5 reduction in microbial load without compromising the volatile oil content, color, or aroma of the herbs. This chemical-free process ensures that our products are ready for direct retail or sensitive pharmaceutical applications.

Precision Drying

Controlled dehydration prevents the formation of mold and preserves the natural chlorophyll and essential oil profiles. We monitor moisture levels below 10% to guarantee long-term shelf stability during international transit.

Product Pillars

Four tiers of herbal excellence

Our botanical portfolio is structured into four distinct systems, serving retail, foodservice, and industrial manufacturing sectors with consistent quality and verified specifications.

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Culinary Herbs

Premium dried basil, oregano, thyme, and mint engineered for the food industry. High volatile oil content ensures bold flavor profiles even after industrial cooking. Available in retail sachets, PET jars, and foodservice formats.

Crushed / Ground Pure & Steam-Treated B2C & Horeca 24m Shelf Life

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Herbal Infusions

Traditional Egyptian infusions including Hibiscus (Karkade), Chamomile, and Peppermint. Our tea-bag cut (TBC) is precisely sized for high-speed filling lines, ensuring consistent brew color and aroma strength.

TBC (Tea Bag Cut) Filter-Ready Retail Tea Boxes Log-5 Microbial

UKA Signature

Functional Blends

Proprietary herbal blends designed for wellness. From detox and sleep-support recipes to immunity-boosting combinations. Our R&D laboratory can formulate bespoke blends tailored to regional wellness trends.

Wellness Focused Custom Recipes Vitamin-Herbal R&D Developed

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Industrial Raw Materials

Bulk supply for tea packers, food manufacturers, and spice blenders. Shipped in high-quality 3-ply Kraft bags or bulk sacks with verified lab reports for volatile oils, moisture, and purity levels.

10kg - 25kg Bags 99.9% Purity Bulk Export COA Documented

Packaging Options

Optimized for preservation

Herbs are sensitive to light, oxygen, and moisture. Our packaging systems are engineered to protect the delicate volatile oils that define herbal quality.

Foil Sachets

High-barrier laminate sachets for retail. Prevents aroma loss and moisture ingress. Available in 20g to 100g sizes for modern grocery shelves.

PET Spice Jars

Food-grade PET jars with dual-sifter caps for easy dispensing in home kitchens and small-scale foodservice operations. 100g, 250g, 500g.

Tea Bag Units

Non-heat-sealable filter paper envelopes with knotted strings. Produced on high-speed IMA and Constanta machines for clean branding and reliable performance.

Kraft Export Bags

3-ply Kraft paper bags with internal PE lining. Designed for industrial shipping, providing excellent physical protection and moisture barrier for 25kg units.

Jumbo Bulk Sacks

500kg - 1000kg FIBC bags for large-scale industrial buyers. Optimized for efficient container loading and mechanised warehouse handling.

Herbs Capsules

Nespresso compatible aluminum capsules for instant herbal infusions. Precision-filled to ensure consistent brew strength and aroma preservation. 10 units per retail box.

Technical Profile

Harvest & Quality Metrics

Every herbal shipment is verified by our in-house lab for precise botanical and microbiological markers before export documentation is finalized.

Volatile Oil Management

Essential oil levels are the true marker of herbal quality. We monitor distillation results per batch to ensure they meet the minimum required for pharmacopoeia or culinary standards.

Purity & Sorting

Our multi-stage sorting lines include air-sifting, gravity separation, and metal detection. We achieve 99.9% purity with zero foreign matter (stones, glass, or foreign plant material).

Steam Sterilization

A chemical-free process that reduces the TPC (Total Plate Count) to safe levels for direct consumption while preserving the natural color and aroma of the dried botanicals.

Moisture Control

Precision drying rooms maintain moisture below 10%, preventing enzymatic degradation and ensuring a stable shelf life for international export.

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Plan your procurement with our complete Egyptian harvest calendar and full botanical specification sheets for all 150+ varieties.

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Botanical Solutions

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Whether you need culinary herbs for retail or bulk botanical raw materials for manufacturing — our export team is ready to deliver.

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