PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

Fresh Papaya Leaf Wholesale Supplier

Premium Thai Papaya Leaf Exporter – Blue Jay Oriental Foods

Product Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Papaya Leaf
Common Name	Papaya Leaves
Botanical Name	Carica papaya L.
Product Type	Fresh tropical leafy agricultural product
Country of Origin	Thailand
Intended Use	Food preparation and traditional culinary applications, subject to local food-use requirements
Storage Conditions	Keep refrigerated at approximately 2–5°C; protect from crushing, dehydration, and excessive moisture
Shelf Life	To be confirmed according to harvest condition, maturity, packaging, and cold-chain performance
Packaging	Food-grade bags, liners, or cartons suitable for fresh leaves
Harvest Method	Carefully hand-harvested and sorted to remove damaged or deteriorated leaves
Distribution	Wholesale supply and export, subject to destination-market import requirements

Product Description

Papaya leaf is the foliage of the tropical papaya plant (Carica papaya L.), which is cultivated in Thailand and other tropical regions. The leaves are typically large, deeply lobed, and green. Their appearance and texture vary according to leaf maturity, growing conditions, and harvesting practices.

Blue Jay Oriental Foods sources Thai agricultural produce for wholesale customers, specialist food distributors, and international buyers. Papaya leaves may be supplied according to agreed customer specifications for food-related or other permitted applications. The intended use must be confirmed before export, as requirements can differ by destination market.

Papaya leaves are naturally bitter. They should not be assumed suitable for raw consumption, medicinal use, or any particular food application without appropriate preparation guidance and confirmation of the intended use.

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Specification
Colour	Green, varying with maturity
Shape	Large, palmately lobed leaves
Texture	Fresh leaf surface with intact structure; firmness varies with maturity
Odour	Mild, characteristic green plant odour
Taste	Naturally bitter; tasting is not a quality-control requirement
Foreign Matter	Free from visible soil, stones, and other extraneous matter within agreed limits
Decay	Free from visible decay and serious deterioration
Pest Damage	Free from significant insect damage, subject to agreed inspection standards

Quality Standards

• Fresh leaves with colour and condition consistent with the agreed specification.
• Free from significant yellowing, wilting, decay, and physical damage.
• Sorted to remove excessively damaged or deteriorated leaves.
• Handled hygienically during harvesting, sorting, packing, and transportation.
• Protected from contamination and maintained under suitable temperature conditions.
• Harvest maturity, leaf size, trimming, and presentation agreed with the buyer.
• Intended use confirmed before commercial supply.

Certifications & Export Compliance

Applicable documentation may include:

• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), where applicable.
• Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and HACCP-based controls, where applicable to the operation.
• Phytosanitary certificate, when required by the importing country.
• Commercial invoice, packing list, and origin documentation, as applicable.
• Pesticide-residue or other laboratory reports, where required by the buyer or destination market.

Certification status and documentation are subject to the supplying farm, packing facility, shipment, intended use, and destination-market requirements. No certification or test result is guaranteed unless confirmed for the specific consignment.

Worldwide Export Supply

Potential customers include:

• Fresh produce importers and distributors.
• Asian food wholesalers and specialist grocery suppliers.
• Food processors and commercial kitchens, where the product is permitted for the intended use.
• Agricultural ingredient buyers.
• International distributors seeking Thai tropical plant products.

Supply availability depends on seasonality, harvest volumes, product condition, intended use, and import eligibility in the destination country.

Microbiological Status

Fresh papaya leaves are agricultural products and are not commercially sterile. Microbiological status depends on growing conditions, water quality, harvesting, handling, packing, and storage.

The product should be handled hygienically. If intended for food use, washing and any necessary cooking or other preparation should follow validated food-safety guidance. Microbiological specifications and testing may be agreed according to buyer requirements and applicable regulations.

Chemical & Residue Compliance

Pesticide residues and other chemical contaminants must comply with the applicable requirements for the product’s intended use and destination market. Supporting test reports may be provided where available or required, subject to supplier documentation.

Allergen Information

Item	Status
Major Allergens	Papaya leaf is not generally listed among the major regulated food allergens in many markets; confirm applicable local requirements
Cross-Contamination	Possible during harvesting, processing, packing, or transportation; subject to facility controls
Allergen Declaration	Confirm against the supplier’s risk assessment and destination-market regulations

GMO Status

Papaya leaves are supplied as fresh agricultural produce. No GMO-free or non-GMO claim should be made without supporting supplier documentation.

Packaging Information

Packaging Type	Net Weight
Food-grade bag or liner inside carton	As agreed with buyer
Wholesale carton	Customised according to buyer requirements
Specialised packaging	Subject to intended use and destination-market requirements

Packaging format, net weight, leaf presentation, labelling, and carton dimensions should be confirmed before order placement.

Traceability

Traceability records should be maintained as applicable, including:

• Farm or supplier identification.
• Packing facility and packing date.
• Lot or batch number.
• Product origin and dispatch records.
• Relevant quality, residue, and phytosanitary documentation.

Export & Packing Information

Item	Details
Exporter	Blue Jay Oriental Foods Thailand
Product Origin	Thailand
Certification Standards	GAP / HACCP / GHP, where applicable and documented
Export Compliance	Subject to applicable phytosanitary, food-safety, and export requirements
Distribution	Worldwide export, subject to import eligibility and intended-use approval