Parsley belongs to the Umbelliferae family and is traditionally grown in Central and South Europe, England, in Africa, East Asia and India.It can reach 80 cm height, and its flowers are white or greenish.It is used as an aromatic herb and for its healing properties.Our offer includes: leaf parsley 1 mm, 2 to 4 mm and powder, sun-dried or mechanically-dried, from Egypt(leaves – as well, any cut according to the client demand and specification.
Specifications:
Country of Origin: Egypt
Drying of two types: Solar drying and industrial drying (available to us)
Color: Green
Packing: cartons of 10 kg for the parsley leaves.
Weight:
Filling inside the container: 20″ container load:
330 cartons of parsley leaves (3300-kg).
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Price: best price in the market (competitive price)
Quality Grade: we can meet all the needs at the behest of the client (similar to the sample sent to you)
The date of receipt of the goods: Based on the item agreed upon in the contract of sale.
Variety
Common parsley (or garden parsley) with small tripinnate leaves, curly parsley (grown and used especially in America and England), dwarf curly parsley, parsley “Giant of Naples” fern-leaf parsley, parsley “giant Eboli” parsley root (also known as Hamburg parsley root and grown for its fleshy turnip-shape, edible).
Parsley
Food Composition
The leaves of parsley are rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron and folic acid.
The fruits of parsley (commonly called seeds) contain 2 to 7% of essential oil composed apiolo, and terpenti miristina. Its essential oil is used to flavor wines, cheeses and other dairy products
Its roots contain 88% water, 3% carbohydrate, 3.1% protein, l ‘1.5% of mineral salts and a little essential oil.
Medical Uses
Parsley is an officinal herb, it is used to stimulate appetite,is a digestive aid and is an excellent natural nutrient. It is a mild diuretic and has a spasmolytic effect. Its essential oil is an excellent natural remedy against the harmful effects of some carcinogens such as benzopyrenes contained in cigarette smoke, or charcoal grilled food.
Its high content of vitamin C helps prevent osteoarthritis and polyarthritis.
Culinary uses
Parsley is one of the most widely used herbs in cooking along with basil leaves and salvia officinalis (sage), for both decorating and to flavoring dishes. The use of parsley “hedgehog”is very common in Anglo-Saxon countries, mainly as ornamental garnish.
Preservation
Dried parsley must be kept in a cool, ventilated, poorly lit and dry place.
Warning!
Not to be confused with poisonous hemlock parsley, plant belonging to the same family