Our strongest line
Madagascar cloves
Cleaning and grading happen at origin, before the container is sealed. That is why our outturn holds, and it is the difference between buying from us and buying from a trader passing on someone else’s lot.
At origin
Our own facility
Buying, cleaning, grading and warehousing in Madagascar with our own staff since 2011.
Specification
Cleaned and graded
Moisture max 12%, headless max 5%. Tightened to contract where a buyer needs it.
Scale
Position through the season
The volume lets us hold a position rather than quoting only when we happen to be long.
The range
Whole, ground and blended
Whole & ground
Cardamom
Green cardamom, graded by size and colour to your requirement.
Whole & ground
Chilli
Whole dried chilli, crushed and powder. Heat and colour to specification.
Multiple origins
Black pepper
Bought against the season from whichever origin is trading best.
Seeds
Cumin & coriander
Whole seed and ground, cleaned and sorted before bagging.
Ground
Turmeric
Whole finger and powder. Curcumin min 3%.
Bark
Cinnamon
Quills and powder, graded to contract.
Specification
Typical contract terms
| Cloves moisture | max 12% |
| Cloves headless | max 5% |
| Turmeric curcumin | min 3% |
| Preparation | Machine cleaned, graded and sorted at origin |
| Form | Whole, ground or blended to specification |
| Packing | 40kg gunny / 50kg jute; retail packs on request |
| Origins | Madagascar, India, and against the season |
Ask for a spice quotation
Send the spice, grade, quantity, packing and destination port. Our trade desk replies with a firm offer.