Daun Kencur , Kencur Leaf

Fresh

Item

Specification

Product Name

Kencur Leaf / Daun Kencur

Botanical Name

Kaempferia galanga

Common Name

Kencur Leaf / Aromatic Ginger Leaf

Origin

Indonesia

Form

- Fresh Leaf

                           - Dried Whole Leaf / Cut Leaf  
                           - Powder (Kencur Leaf Powder)                                                     |

| Color | Fresh: Bright to deep green
Dried: Green to light brownish |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic aromatic fragrance, spicy-warm and slightly camphor-like taste |
| Processing Method | Hand-picked → Washed → Shade-dried / dehydrated (for dried & powder) → Sorted |
| Moisture Content | Fresh: 70–80%
Dried/Powder: Max. 8–10% |
| Purity | ≥ 98 % leaf, free from soil, stones, stems, insects, foreign matter |
| Active Compounds | Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate (main), cineol, borneol, camphene |
| Packaging | - Fresh: Bundled, wrapped in banana leaves or perforated food-grade plastic + ventilated carton
- Dried/Powder: Sealed food-grade plastic + kraft paper bag / carton box
- Net weight: 5–10 kg (fresh), 10–25 kg (dried/powder) |
| Storage | Fresh: 10–15 °C, ventilated
Dried/Powder: Cool, dry, away from sunlight |
| Shelf Life | Fresh: 4–6 days
Dried/Powder: Up to 18–24 months |
| HS Code | 1211.90.99 – Other plants & parts, used primarily for perfumery, pharmacy, etc. |


🌱 Nutritional & Active Compounds (per 100g dried leaf)

Component

Amount / Description

Carbohydrates

± 55–65 g

Protein

4–5 g

Fiber

20–25 g

Essential Oils

1–2 % (ethyl p-methoxycinnamate, cineol)

Vitamins & Minerals

A, C, Calcium, Iron

Antioxidant Compounds

Flavonoids, phenolics


💚 Benefits & Uses of Kencur Leaf

  • 🌿 Traditional Herbal Medicine – Anti-inflammatory, warming, digestive support

  • 🍵 Culinary Uses – Adds aroma & flavor to soups, sambal, herbal drinks (jamu)

  • 🌸 Aromatherapy & Natural Cosmetics – Essential oil content used in balms & oils

  • 🧪 Pharmaceutical & Herbal Industry – Raw material for extracts and nutraceuticals

  • 🌍 Export Market – Increasing demand for dried & powdered leaves for tea blends and herbal supplements


🚢 Export & Shipping Details

Parameter

Specification

Minimum Order

1000 kg (fresh) / 1000  kg (dried/powder)

Loadability 20 ft

± 10–12 MT (dried/powder)

Loadability 40 ft

± 22–24 MT

FOB Port

Tanjung Priok / Tanjung Perak / Belawan – Indonesia