PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

Fresh Holy Basil Wholesale Supplier

Premium Thai Holy Basil Exporter – Blue Jay Oriental Foods

Product Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Fresh Holy Basil
Alternative Names	Thai Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Bai Krapow
Botanical Name	Ocimum tenuiflorum
Product Type	Fresh Asian Culinary Herb
Country of Origin	Thailand
Intended Use	Human Consumption
Storage Conditions	Store under suitable chilled conditions; avoid chilling injury and excessive moisture
Recommended Storage Temperature	Confirm with supplier according to variety and packaging
Shelf Life	Approx. 5–10 days, subject to storage conditions and supplier validation
Packaging	Export packed in food-grade cartons or poly bags
Harvest Method	Hand harvested
Distribution	Worldwide Export

Product Description

Blue Jay Oriental Foods is a wholesale supplier and exporter of premium-quality Fresh Holy Basil from Thailand. Known in Thai as Bai Krapow, Holy Basil is an essential herb in Thai cuisine, valued for its distinctive peppery aroma and bold, savoury flavour.

Fresh Holy Basil is commonly used in Thai stir-fries, especially Pad Krapow, as well as spicy dishes, sauces, soups, marinades, and other Southeast Asian recipes. Its aromatic leaves provide a characteristic flavour that makes it popular with restaurants, foodservice businesses, and Asian food retailers.

Our export-quality Holy Basil is carefully selected from farms in Thailand and handled under hygienic conditions to help maintain its natural colour, aroma, freshness, and quality during distribution.

Blue Jay Oriental Foods supplies Fresh Holy Basil wholesale to importers, wholesalers, distributors, supermarkets, restaurants, and catering suppliers worldwide.

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Specification
Colour	Green leaves; stems may be green or purplish depending on variety
Shape	Oval leaves on branching stems
Texture	Fresh, tender leaves with characteristic surface texture
Odour	Strong, distinctive aromatic herbal fragrance
Taste	Peppery, savoury and slightly spicy herbal flavour
Foreign Matter	Free from visible foreign matter
Decay	Free from spoilage and significant deterioration
Pest Damage	Free from significant insect infestation or damage

Quality Standards

The supplied product should be:

• Fresh and fit for human consumption
• Carefully selected and packed for export
• Free from excessive dirt and visible foreign contamination
• Free from significant decay and pest damage
• Handled under hygienic conditions
• Sourced from farms and packing facilities in Thailand
• Traceable through farm and packing records
• Suitable for the intended international market
• Compliant with applicable food safety, phytosanitary, and destination-market requirements

Export Compliance

• Packed for international shipment using suitable food-grade packaging
• Compliant with applicable phytosanitary requirements
• Handled under appropriate Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and HACCP-based food safety controls, where applicable
• Traceable through farm, batch, and packing records
• Subject to applicable pesticide residue limits and import requirements in the destination market

Worldwide Export Supply

Blue Jay Oriental Foods supplies Fresh Holy Basil from Thailand to international markets, serving:

• Fresh produce importers
• Asian food wholesalers
• Retail distribution companies
• Supermarkets and specialist food retailers
• Foodservice suppliers
• Restaurants and catering businesses

Microbiological Status

The product should meet applicable microbiological and hygiene requirements for fresh herbs intended for human consumption.

Chemical & Residue Compliance

The product should comply with applicable pesticide residue limits and chemical safety requirements in the destination market. Supporting test reports or supplier declarations should be provided where required.

Allergen Information

Allergen	Status
Major Food Allergens	No known major allergens intentionally added; cross-contact status should be confirmed with the supplier

GMO Status

The product is not expected to be genetically modified. GMO status should be confirmed through supplier documentation where required.

Packaging Information

Packaging Type	Net Weight Options
Food-Grade Poly Bag / Export Carton	Various export sizes available upon request

Packaging format, net weight, ventilation, and labelling can be specified according to customer and destination-market requirements.

Traceability

Each shipment should be traceable through:

• Farm or grower source
• Harvest date
• Packing date
• Batch or lot coding
• Export and phytosanitary documentation, where applicable

Export & Packing Information

Item	Details
Exporter	Blue Jay Oriental Foods Thailand
Packing Standard	Food-grade packaging under appropriate hygiene controls
Export Compliance	Subject to applicable phytosanitary and destination-market requirements
Distribution	Worldwide Export