COMMON PURSLANE / PARIPPU KEERAI
Omega-3 Rich Leafy Green · Kerala & Tamil Nadu · APEDA Certified
Common Purslane — Export Quality from India
Common Purslane FROM INDIA
Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — known as Parippu Keerai in Tamil and Nuni in Odia — is one of the most nutritionally dense leafy greens in the world. It contains the highest omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid) content of any plant source, making it a prized ingredient in European health food markets, Mediterranean cuisine, and functional food manufacturing. In Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it is a traditional daily vegetable. Aethon Overseas exports fresh purslane and dehydrated purslane powder for international health food buyers, Indian diaspora markets, and nutraceutical manufacturers.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Bright green, succulent | Visual grading |
| Stem colour | Green to red-tinged | Visual grading |
| Moisture (fresh) | 92–95% | Gravimetric method |
| Omega-3 (ALA) content | 300–400mg per 100g fresh weight | Lab analysis |
| Shelf life (fresh) | 3–5 days at 2–4°C | Cold storage |
| Shelf life (dehydrated powder) | 18 months | Sealed packaging |
| Nitrate levels | Within EU food safety limits | Ion chromatography |
| Pesticide residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
AVAILABLE FORMS & VARIANTS
Fresh Purslane (whole plant)
Harvested at 15–20cm height, bunched, pre-washed option available
Dehydrated Purslane Powder
Air-dried and milled, moisture ≤7%, deep green colour, shelf life 18 months
Fresh Baby Purslane
Micro/baby harvest at 8–12cm for gourmet salad use
USES & APPLICATIONS
Health Food & Retail
- omega-3 enriched salad greens
- functional leafy greens for European organic retailers
- South Indian community retail in UK, Canada, UAE
Mediterranean Cuisine
- traditional fattoush salad ingredient
- Greek and Turkish cuisine supply for ethnic food importers
Nutraceutical
- purslane extract, omega-3 plant-source supplement manufacturing
- dehydrated powder in health capsules
Food Manufacturing & HoReCa
- dehydrated powder as functional green ingredient in smoothies, health bars
- specialty restaurant supply for Mediterranean menus
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
Packaging Options
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh bunches | 100g, 200g, 500g | 200kg |
| Fresh bulk bags | 2kg, 5kg | 200kg |
| Dehydrated powder (vacuum pouch) | 500g, 1kg, 5kg | 50kg |
| Dehydrated powder (bulk) | 10kg, 25kg | 100kg |
| Logistics | Air freight only recommended for fresh: 3-5 days | Pre-cooling required |
Shipping Information
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
QUALITY ASSURANCE & DOCUMENTATION
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
APEDA Registration
Mandatory agri export certification
FSSAI License
Indian food safety compliance
Fumigation Certificate
ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
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