Ocimum basilicum basil seeds (Tukmaria in Urdu, Sabja in Hindi, Selasih in Indonesian/Malay) are a key ingredient in regional beverages — most prominently the South Asian falooda dessert drink and Indonesian/Malaysian basil-seed health drinks. Demand is concentrated in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia, plus secondary markets in GCC retail.
Quality factors that matter to beverage manufacturers: swelling ratio (target 1:15 to 1:20 by volume in water), uniformity of seed size, foreign-matter percentage, microbial load. Kohenoor International sortex-cleans to ≥98% purity, swelling ratio verified per batch.
Documentation: HACCP-certified processing, SGS COA, Halal Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin. Pesticide screen against EU MRL panel.
Primary buyer profiles: (1) Indonesian beverage manufacturers (selasih drinks); (2) Bangladesh falooda mix processors; (3) Vietnamese health-drink formulators; (4) Malaysian Ramadan beverage suppliers; (5) GCC retail re-packers. Transit: Tanjung Priok (Indonesia) 14–18 days, Chittagong (Bangladesh) 7–10 days, Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) 18–22 days, Port Klang (Malaysia) 14–18 days.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Ocimum basilicum |
| Common names | Tukmaria, Sabja, Selasih |
| Application | Falooda, basil-seed drinks, beverages |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Swelling ratio | 1:15 to 1:20 |
| Certifications | HACCP, Halal, SGS |
| MOQ | 1 × 20ft FCL |
| Primary markets | Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia |
| Contact | WhatsApp +92-310-492-9292 |
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