Purslane from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — known as Parippu Keerai in Tamil and Nuni
in Odia — is one of the most nutritionally dense leafy greens in the world. It
contains the highest omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid) content of any
plant source, making it a prized ingredient in European health food markets,
Mediterranean cuisine, and functional food manufacturing. In Kerala and Tamil
Nadu, it is a traditional daily vegetable. Aethon Overseas exports fresh
purslane and dehydrated purslane powder for international health food buyers,
Indian diaspora markets, and nutraceutical manufacturers.
Aethon Overseas supplies purslane available as fresh purslane (whole plant), dehydrated purslane powder, fresh baby purslane. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Leaf colour | Bright green, succulent | Visual grading |
| Stem colour | Green to red-tinged | Visual grading |
| Moisture (fresh) | 92–95% | Gravimetric method |
| Omega-3 (ALA) content | 300–400mg per 100g fresh weight | Lab analysis |
| Shelf life (fresh) | 3–5 days at 2–4°C | Cold storage |
| Shelf life (dehydrated powder) | 18 months | Sealed packaging |
| Nitrate levels | Within EU food safety limits | Ion chromatography |
| Pesticide residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | — |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 65 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 2 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 68 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 44 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 494 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 45 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.17 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 66 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 21 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 12.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | — µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate | 12 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 300-400 mg/100 g — highest among leafy greens |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Fresh Purslane (whole plant): Harvested at 15–20cm height, bunched, pre-washed option available
- Dehydrated Purslane Powder: Air-dried and milled, moisture ≤7%, deep green colour, shelf life 18 months
- Fresh Baby Purslane: Micro/baby harvest at 8–12cm for gourmet salad use
Uses & Applications
- omega-3 enriched salad greens
- functional leafy greens for European organic retailers
- South Indian community retail in UK, Canada, UAE
- traditional fattoush salad ingredient
- Greek and Turkish cuisine supply for ethnic food importers
- purslane extract, omega-3 plant-source supplement manufacturing
- dehydrated powder in health capsules
- dehydrated powder as functional green ingredient in smoothies, health
bars
- specialty restaurant supply for Mediterranean menus
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| Fresh bunches | 100g, 200g, 500g | 200kg |
| Fresh bulk bags | 2kg, 5kg | 200kg |
| Dehydrated powder (vacuum pouch) | 500g, 1kg, 5kg | 50kg |
| Dehydrated powder (bulk) | 10kg, 25kg | 100kg |
| Logistics | Air freight only recommended for fresh: 3-5 days | Pre-cooling required |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days
worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35
days
- Incoterms: FOB,
CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra
/ JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
