DRIED HERBS & BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea) – B2B Export Product Details
Technical, commercial and procurement information for international buyers.
Product Description
Butterfly Pea Flower is an India-origin dried herb, spice or botanical ingredient supplied for international B2B procurement. The declared botanical/raw-material identity is Clitoria ternatea, using Flower. In the contracted grade it is presented as Dried whole flowers/petals with controlled breakage, with a typical deep blue to indigo/violet appearance, mild floral/herbal aroma and mild, earthy and slightly vegetal taste profile. Available commercial supply is Whole flower, petals or powder as ordered; cut size, mesh, grading, sterilization or other processing requirements should be agreed before order confirmation.
Typical applications include Herbal tea and infusion blends; beverage premixes; natural colour applications where permitted; botanical extracts; bakery/confectionery decoration and functional-food formulations.. For export purchasing, the buyer should approve a written product specification and batch COA. Recommended quality verification includes Botanical identity and plant-part verification; moisture; foreign matter; particle/cut size; microbiology; pesticide residues; heavy metals; mycotoxins where relevant; active/marker compound only when included in the approved buyer specification.. No additives expected for a single-ingredient grade unless specifically declared; any preservative, sulphite, carrier, sugar, oil or processing aid must be disclosed on the specification/COA Final acceptance criteria, destination-country limits, lab methods and labeling requirements always govern the shipment.
Damodarr Global supports bulk procurement with food-grade export packaging, customized packing subject to MOQ, quality-document coordination and standard commercial export documentation. The standard export MOQ shown for this content set is 1 Metric Ton; shipment terms, lead time, Incoterm, packing configuration and testing panel should be confirmed in the quotation.
Product & Commercial Profile
Core identity and supply information for enquiry comparison.
Product
Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea)
Category
DRIED HERBS & BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
Botanical / Scientific Name
Clitoria ternatea
Common Name
Butterfly Pea Flower
Plant Part / Raw Material
Flower
Form
Whole flower, petals or powder as ordered
Indicative HS Code
121190 (indicative; verify before filing)
Technical & Quality Profile
Final acceptance criteria should follow the buyer-approved specification and applicable batch COA.
Appearance
Dried whole flowers/petals with controlled breakage
Color
Deep blue to indigo/violet
Taste
Mild, earthy and slightly vegetal
Moisture
As per approved Product Specification / batch COA
Foreign Matter
Controlled; as per approved Product Specification / batch COA
Purity
As per Buyer Specification / batch COA; identity, cleanliness and composition must match the approved product specification.
Particle / Cut Size
Whole flower/petal, tea-cut or cut/sifted size as agreed; control fines and stems
Additives / Carrier Declaration
No additives expected for a single-ingredient grade unless specifically declared; any preservative, sulphite, carrier, sugar, oil or processing aid must be disclosed on the specification/COA
Storage
Store in sealed food-grade packaging in a cool, dry, clean, odour-free area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and pests. Protect powders and hygroscopic ingredients from humidity; follow FIFO/FEFO and buyer-agreed storage conditions.
Product Highlights
- Country of Origin: India
- Botanical identity: Clitoria ternatea
- Commercial form: Whole flower, petals or powder as ordered
- Export-grade bulk supply for B2B buyers
- Buyer-specification grading / cut size / mesh where applicable
- Batch testing and export documentation support
Available Export Forms
- Whole flower, petals or powder as ordered
- customized cut size / mesh / cleaning grade subject to buyer specification
Applications
- Herbal tea and infusion blends
- beverage premixes
- natural colour applications where permitted
- botanical extracts
- bakery/confectionery decoration and functional-food formulations
Industries & Buyer Types
- Botanical ingredient importers
- nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers
- herbal tea/infusion blenders where permitted
- extract manufacturers
- functional-food developers
- cosmetics/personal-care formulators where applicable
Packaging & Export Documentation
Packaging Options
- 10 kg / 20 kg / 25 kg food-grade lined bags
- Kraft or multiwall export bags with inner liner
- Food-grade drums for selected powder grades (subject to order)
- Customized bulk / private-label packaging subject to MOQ
Export Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Product Specification Sheet
- SDS / MSDS where requested
- Microbiological Test Report where applicable
- Heavy Metal Test Report where applicable
- Pesticide Residue Report where required
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary / Fumigation Certificate subject to commodity and importing-country requirements
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
COA / Lab Parameters Buyers May Specify
Testing scope should be agreed by product, buyer specification and destination-market requirement.
- Botanical identity and plant-part verification
- moisture
- foreign matter
- particle/cut size
- microbiology
- pesticide residues
- heavy metals
- mycotoxins where relevant
- active/marker compound only when included in the approved buyer specification
Export Compliance & Pre-Shipment Checks
Agricultural and food-ingredient export requirements vary by product form and destination market.
Use the current Indian export and destination-market requirements applicable to the exact product form. Confirm IEC and applicable FSSAI/exporter registrations; Spices Board registration may apply to spices/spice products, and APEDA requirements may apply to scheduled agricultural products. Check destination-country pesticide MRLs, microbiological/contaminant limits, labeling rules, import permits and plant-health requirements before shipment. Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates are issued/provided only where the commodity and importing-country conditions require them. Country-of-origin statements on shipping documents must match the actual legally qualifying origin of the shipped lot.
Indicative HS reference: 121190. Verify the current Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) before customs filing. Classification can change with whole vs. ground/powder form, drying method, added carriers/sugars, blends, extracts or other processing, and tariff revisions.
Why International Buyers Source This Product from India
International buyers source India-origin Butterfly Pea Flower for food, herbal, spice, botanical and ingredient applications. India provides an established agricultural and botanical processing base with commercial cleaning, grading, cutting, milling and export packing capabilities. Buyer approval should be tied to botanical identity, correct plant part, sensory profile, cleanliness, moisture, microbiology, residues, heavy metals and other product-specific parameters.
Why Choose Damodarr Global
- Standard export MOQ starting from 1 Metric Ton
- India-origin Butterfly Pea Flower supplied in powdered commercial grades
- Buyer-specification processing, sizing/mesh and quality parameters
- Batch-wise COA and third-party laboratory testing support where required
- Food-grade bulk packaging and customized packing options
- Certificate of Origin, commercial export documents and destination-specific documentation support
- Dedicated B2B support for importers, distributors, manufacturers and private-label buyers
Target Buyer Profile
- Primary buyers: Botanical ingredient importers, nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers, herbal tea/infusion blenders where permitted
- Typical buyer markets: importers and manufacturers across Middle East, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia sourcing India-origin Butterfly Pea Flower
- Best fit for buyers who need: buyer-specification grading, batch COA/lab testing support, and private-label or custom bulk packaging
What Buyers Should Confirm Before Requesting a Quotation
- Required product form / grade: Whole flower, petals or powder as ordered
- Particle or cut-size requirement: Whole flower/petal, tea-cut or cut/sifted size as agreed; control fines and stems
- Order quantity against MOQ: 1 Metric Ton
- Required COA / laboratory parameters and any buyer-specific limits
- Bulk or private-label packaging format, pack weight and labeling requirements
- Destination country, importer requirements, shipment documents and any plant-health / treatment conditions that apply
- HS classification: use 121190 (indicative; verify before filing) only as an indicative reference and verify the final applicable ITC(HS) before filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer-focused FAQs for Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea).
What is Butterfly Pea Flower and what botanical identity should be declared?
Butterfly Pea Flower is supplied as an India-origin botanical/food ingredient. The botanical identity is Clitoria ternatea, and the contracted plant part/raw material is Flower. The specification and COA should use the same identity.
Which export forms of Butterfly Pea Flower are available?
The standard commercial form is Whole flower, petals or powder as ordered. Additional cut sizes, milling/mesh grades or related forms can be supplied only where agreed in the purchase specification.
What are the main B2B applications for Butterfly Pea Flower?
Typical applications include Herbal tea and infusion blends; beverage premixes; natural colour applications where permitted; botanical extracts. Suitability depends on the buyer's formulation, destination-market rules and final approved grade.
Which quality tests should an importer request for Butterfly Pea Flower?
A buyer should request a batch COA and, where relevant, testing for Botanical identity and plant-part verification; moisture; foreign matter; particle/cut size; microbiology; pesticide residues. Product-specific marker or functional tests should be included when contractually required.
What is the MOQ and can packaging be customized?
The standard export MOQ is 1 Metric Ton. Food-grade bulk packaging, customized pack weights and private-label options can be discussed subject to product, pack format and order volume.
What HS code and export documents apply to Butterfly Pea Flower?
The indicative HS reference in this sheet is 121190. The final Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) must be verified for the exact form/composition before filing. Typical shipment documents include Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, COA and product-specific certificates such as phytosanitary or fumigation documentation where the importing country requires them.
Are additives or carriers used in Butterfly Pea Flower?
No additives expected for a single-ingredient grade unless specifically declared; any preservative, sulphite, carrier, sugar, oil or processing aid must be disclosed on the specification/COA
Export note: Regulatory, testing, labeling, phytosanitary, fumigation and documentation requirements can change by commodity, processing form and importing country. Confirm the current requirements for the specific shipment before dispatch.
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