About Basil Seeds (Tukmaria)
Basil seeds — known regionally as Tukmaria, Sabja, or Falooda seeds (Ocimum basilicum) — are emerging as a global health food superstar. Rich in plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (~25% of fatty acid profile), soluble fiber, antioxidants, and minerals, basil seeds are used in traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian beverages (falooda, sherbet), modern functional drinks, desserts, smoothies, and dietary supplements.
Kohenoor International exports premium Pakistani basil seeds at 99% Sortex-cleaned purity to health food retailers, beverage manufacturers, and traditional sweet-shop suppliers across the Middle East, the Indian diaspora markets, USA, EU, and Australia. Our basil seeds are sourced from selected Sindh growers and processed under HACCP food-safety protocols.
Product specifications
| Botanical name | Ocimum basilicum L. |
| Local names | Tukmaria (Urdu/Hindi), Sabja, Falooda seeds, تخم ریحان (Arabic) |
| HS code | 1211.90.86 (other seeds for use in perfumery, medicine, beverage) |
| Origin | Sindh, Pakistan |
| Purity (Sortex) | 99% min, 99.5% available |
| Moisture | ≤8% |
| Color | Uniform jet black |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm length |
| Oil content | 2-5% (rich in omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid) |
| Mucilage/gel formation | Strong (key culinary property — swells 5-10x in water) |
| Aflatoxin | B1 ≤2 ppb, total ≤4 ppb |
| Certifications | HACCP, EU Food, Halal, Kosher, Organic available |
Varieties / grades available
Premium Sortex 99.5%
Highest grade for branded retail. Uniform jet-black color, no foreign seeds. EU + USA health food market preferred.
Standard Food Grade 99%
Bulk falooda industry standard. ME and Indian diaspora wholesale.
Organic Certified
Per EU 2018/848 or USDA NOP. 30-45% premium pricing. Specialty health stores.
Powder Form
Ground basil seeds for direct beverage industry use.
Major export markets
- Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Kuwait — sherbet, falooda, Ramadan drinks)
- India (re-export hub for global Indian diaspora)
- USA (Whole Foods, Amazon health food, beverage manufacturers)
- Indonesia / Malaysia (es kacang, halva-style desserts)
- European Union (Germany, Netherlands health food)
- UK (Indian diaspora)
- Canada
- Australia (multicultural food retail)
- Singapore
- Bangladesh
Pricing
We dont publish a fixed price list because every export deal is unique. Pricing depends on quantity, variety, destination port, packaging, payment terms, and current market conditions.
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FOB Karachi · ISTA/HACCP certificates · LC, TT 50/50 · 25kg / 50kg / 1MT FIBC packing
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- 25 kg PP bags — Standard export packing, food and feed grade. Most common.
- 50 kg jute bags — Traditional packing, breathable, suited for tropical destinations.
- 1 MT FIBC big-bags — Bulk handling for industrial processors and oil mills.
- Custom retail packs — 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg consumer packs with private label printing available.
Certificates included with every shipment
- Phytosanitary Certificate (Pakistan Department of Plant Protection)
- Certificate of Analysis (HACCP / ISO 22000 lab)
- Certificate of Origin (standard CoO or trade-preference Form A, Form E, SAFTA, CPFTA-2)
- Commercial Invoice + Packing List with batch traceability
- Bill of Lading / Sea Waybill
- Pre-shipment fumigation certificate (phosphine)
- Halal, Kosher, Organic certificates available on request
About Kohenoor International
Pakistani exporter since 1957. Third-generation family business. ISO 9001:2015, HACCP for herbs and spices, ISTA-accredited for seed quality. Australian Seed Federation Member. Alibaba Gold Supplier. Branch offices in Pakistan and Officer, Victoria, Australia. Reply to inquiries within 24 hours by WhatsApp and email.