Agriculture : Spice,Herbs ,Fruits & Vegetable

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 |

