YERBA MATE GREEN LEAVES
Negotiable /Kilogram
Min.Order:100 Kilograms
PHYTO PLANET COMERCIAL EXPORTADORA E IMPORTADORA LTDA EPP
Extremely famous in the south of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia, Yerba Mate tea is well known as chimarrão or tereré and it is part of a culture. The Yerba Mate from Brazil is the original and it has more quality than any other.
Some researchers conclude that Yerba Mate can reduce LDL cholesterol, heart disease (rich in antioxidant), improves digestion and stimulates the brain (rich in caffeine).
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET |
GENERAL INFORMATION | ||||
PRODUCT NAME: YERBA MATE TEA CUT |
CODE : MATVS | |||
USED PART OF THE PLANT : LEAVES |
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EXPIRATION: 2 YEARS | |||
ORIGIN: BRAZIL |
IRRADIATION: FREE | |||
SCIENTIFIC NAME: ILEX PARAGUAIENSIS |
GMO: FREE | |||
FAMILY: AQUALIFOLIACEAE |
BSE: FREE | |||
METHOD OF DRYING: SHADOW |
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ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS | ||||
ANALISYS |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULT | ||
APPEARANCE |
LEAVES |
CONFORM | ||
COLOR |
GREEN |
CONFORM | ||
TASTE |
CHARACTERISTIC |
CHARACTERISTIC | ||
ODOR |
CHARACTERISTIC |
CHARACTERISTIC | ||
LOSS ON DRYING (105ºC) |
MAX. 12% |
6.88 % | ||
TOTAL ASH |
MAX. 8% |
6.04 % | ||
FOREING MATERIAL |
ABSENT |
CONFORM | ||
SOLUBILITY |
INSOLUBLE IN WATER |
CONFORM | ||
TANNINS CONTENT |
MAX. 12% |
5.30% | ||
CAFFEINE CONTENT |
MIN. 0.4% |
4.55% | ||
CLOROGENIC ACID CONTENT |
9 – 12 % |
9.00 % | ||
MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS | ||||
ASSAY |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULT | ||
AEROBIC BACTERIA |
MAX. 3.000 UFC/g |
ABSENT | ||
MOULD AND YEAST |
MAX. 100 UFC/g |
ABSENT | ||
COLIFORMS |
ABSENT |
ABSENT | ||
SALMONELLA SP |
ABSENT |
ABSENT | ||
PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA |
ABSENT |
ABSENT | ||
STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS |
ABSENT |
ABSENT |
Phyto Planet is one of the leaders in wholesale distribution and exportation of herbs, teas, fruits and vegetables extracts, coffees and spices from Brazil. Our products are processed in Nova Lima, a mountain city located in one of the biggest economic poles of Brazil, Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais. Located in the southeast of the country, we are very close to the biggest airports (CNF e GRU) and ports (Rio and Santos) of Latin America.
We observe top quality standards and hygiene during the manufacturing and packaging of our products. We get our raw materials direct from the farms and centers. The raw materials are then grinded at a normal temperature so that its aroma is retained. The entire production process is completely automatedwith no human contact. For exports, the products are tested and non irradiated. We lay tremendous emphasis on the packaging of our products so they reach their destination in mint condition without losing their nutrition facts, taste, texture and aroma. Our robust infrastructure coupled with a talented team of technicians and production teams ensure that we manufacture the goods commensurate with international standards.
The intrinsic value of dried fruits, herbs and extracts depends mainly on the aroma and flavor of the products. Packaging plays a vital role in maintaining the freshness of fruits. The products are packed in bulk. We also have the capability to adapt our packaging to suit all needs and special requirements of our buyers.