Winter Savory

Winter Savory is a perennial plant with the scientific name Satureya Montana L. of the Labiaceae mint family. Its flowers are white with pink or purple petals. Winter Savory is available in two ways in the market: - In the form of full branches that are picked before the flower opens. (fewer) - In the form of whole or broken flowers (more) The main branches are usually 15 to 30 cm high. The stem is completely woody and bright green in color. The leaves are firm, a very sharp pointed bayonet, which is completely reduced in the corner of the base. The surface of the leaves is shiny, soft and ciliated on the sides. The length of the leaves is usually 15 to 30 millimeters and their width is 3 to 5 millimeters. Their color varies from olive green to dull gray green.

Product Technical Specifications:

Winter Savory Technical Specifications
No.	Characteristics	Unit	Measurement Limit
1	Taste and Smell	-	Winter Savory has a strong, pleasant and special smell, its aroma and taste are similar to hot and aromatic carvacrol, and it should be free from any foreign smell and taste.
2	Foreign Materials	-	Negative
3	Pest Infestation	-	Negative
4	Moisture	Weight percentage	Max 13
5	Volatile Oils on Dry Matter Basis	Milliliters per 100 grams	Min 0.5
6	Total Ash on Dry Matter Basis	Weight percentage	Max 5
7	Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Matter Basis	Weight percentage	Max 0.5

 

Storage Conditions: Winter Savory should be stored in its original packaging, away from direct sunlight and in a dry and cool place.

Certifications:

1. Iran National Standards Organization
2. Iran Plant Protection Organization
3. Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
4. Organic Agricultural Products Certification
5. physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
6. HACCP
7. ISO
8. FSSC
9. IFS
10. SGS
11. BRC