RAW MATERIAL REGIONS

Basil is a short-day plant, cultivated extensively in the Red River Delta region, along provinces from Hung Yen, Hanoi, Ha Nam to Ninh Binh.

Vietnamese basil has superior quality compared to Indian basil, with a minimum methyl chavicol content of 75%, highly favored by renowned food flavoring companies.

HARVESTING

When the plant reaches maturity and blooms, the essential oil content in the plant is at its peak. At this time, the entire above-ground part is cut to be used for steam distillation to extract the essential oil.

After cutting, the plant will continue to shoot new branches and yield for the next harvest. About 3 crops can be harvested in a year, then the plant will gradually slow down its growth and need to be replanted with new seedlings the following year.

OIL DISTILLATION PROCESS

The distillation equipment uses steam distillation technology, heated through large-capacity steam boilers.

The condensation unit utilizes tube bundle soldering technology to ensure maximum efficiency. About 4kg of essential oil can be extracted per ton of basil.

APPLICATION OF BASIL OIL IN PRODUCTION

Food industry: Basil is an indispensable spice in tomato sauces, fruit juices, and pesto, when combined with oregano, it produces a perfect pizza sauce. Moreover, basil is also used as a seasoning for marinating various dishes such as fish, poultry, beans, eggs, squash, carrots, potatoes, etc. Vietnam exports about 20-30 tons of basil essential oil annually to serve the food industry.

Cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry: Since ancient times, basil has been used by Indians as an essential beauty herb due to its acne-preventing, anti-inflammatory, and hair loss-reducing properties. Additionally, basil is considered an excellent antioxidant herb due to its components containing antibacterial groups such as eugenol, limonene, estragole, myrcene, cineol, linalool. Basil has a significant effect in preventing the spread and development of various bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Yersinia enterocolitica, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Thanks to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties, basil essential oil is increasingly being incorporated into cosmetic research such as perfume fragrances, air deodorants, insect repellents, massage oils for stress relief, anxiety, products for treating fungi, skin inflammation, hair care products, etc.

According to forecasts on the demand for basil essential oil specifically and spice essential oils in general, the consumption volume of basil essential oil will continue to increase in the future due to the trend of using organic products in food.

PACKING, STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION

Packaging: Basil essential oil is packaged in liters or kilograms according to customer requirements: 1L, 5L, 10L, 30L, 180L / 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg, 30Kg, 180Kg…

Storage: The product is packed in standard HDPE packaging. Store in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds, sensitive skin areas.

Transportation: Domestic: Flexible nationwide transportation by ship, truck, airplane… Export: By airway/ By seaway. Incoterms: FOB/CIF/Door to door…