lemongrass: a versatile aromatic with strong and growing export potential by pt putra nasa mandiri

LEMONGRASS: A versatile aromatic with strong and growing export potential by PT Putra Nasa Mandiri

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PT Putra Nasa Mandiri is an Indonesian supplier of spices, herbs, and food ingredients with a focus on quality, consistent supply, and compliance with international food safety standards. For lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.), we cater to B2B needs ranging from food manufacturing and HoReCa to essential oil distillation and cosmetic industries.

About Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus / Cymbopogon flexuosus) is a tropical aromatic plant with a fresh citrusy profile, slightly spicy and herbal. Beyond being a culinary staple, lemongrass contains bioactive compounds—particularly citral—responsible for its aroma, flavor, and functional benefits.

Product Forms We Offer

• Fresh whole stalk – whole, graded culinary stalks (trimmed and cleaned)

• Cut / slices (dried) – dried slices for tea, seasoning blends, spice mixes

• Powder – dried and finely milled lemongrass for instant seasonings, marinades, and functional beverages

• Crushed / tea cut – uniform cut pieces for herbal tea blends

• Essential oil – distilled lemongrass oil for flavoring, aromatherapy, and personal care

• Hydrosol – distillation by-product for mild cosmetic and home care formulations

General specs: controlled moisture, natural green-yellow color, strong citrus aroma, customized particle/mesh size, free from prohibited pesticides, and heavy metals within safe limits (third-party lab tests available).

 

Benefits & Uses

1) Culinary & Beverages

• Southeast Asian cuisine essential – soups, stir-fries, curries, rendang, laksa, tom yum

• Functional drinks – herbal teas, cold brew, fruit infusions, syrups, kombucha

• Processed food – instant seasoning mixes, bouillon, deli meats, snack flavoring

2) Traditional Wellness & Aromatherapy*

• Aromatherapy – uplifting scent, helps relaxation, and neutralizes unpleasant odors

• Herbal infusions – traditionally used to support digestion comfort and light nausea relief
  *Note: These are traditional uses and not medical claims.

3) Cosmetics & Home Care

• Essential oil for soaps, lotions, scrubs, deodorizers, reed diffusers

• Natural preservative helper (when formulated correctly)

• Fragrance note for modern citrus-herbal profiles

4) Agriculture & Pet Care

• Natural repellent for insects (pet-safe formulations)

• Mild biopesticide properties for certain horticultural applications (subject to local regulations)

 

Key Advantages of PT Putra Nasa Mandiri Lemongrass

• Traceability – documented farm origin and scheduled harvesting for stable supply

• Multi-stage quality control – sorting, hygienic drying, closed milling system, metal detection (for powder), and microbiology testing

• Customization – cut size, mesh size, oil content in essential oil, and aroma profile tailored to client needs

• Export-grade packaging – food-grade liner + carton, foil pouches, drums for oils, bilingual labeling & batch coding

• Full documentation – CoA, MSDS (for oils), third-party lab results, Halal certification (upon request), and complete export paperwork

 

Quality Standards & Storage

• Fresh – store at 2–8 °C, controlled humidity; optimal shelf life 1–2 weeks

• Dried/powder – store in a dry place (<60% RH), away from direct sunlight; 12–24 months shelf life

• Essential oil – store in dark, airtight containers at cool temperatures for aroma stability

 

Export Potential: Opportunities & Strategies

1) Global Demand Drivers

• Clean-label & plant-based trends driving demand for natural flavorings

• Expanding wellness & aromatherapy sectors in North America, Europe, and East Asia

• Growing herbal tea and functional beverage markets

• Indonesian lemongrass is flavor-rich with year-round availability

2) Priority Markets

• East Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan) – herbal tea and ready-to-cook seasoning demand

• Europe – preference for organic, traceable products in herbal teas, gourmet spices, and personal care

• North America – growing Asian foodservice and natural wellness segments

• Middle East – herbal drinks and citrus-herbal scented home care products

3) Most Competitive Export Formats

• Dried cut / tea cut – lightweight, cost-efficient for shipping, long shelf life, ready for blending

• Powder – easy to formulate in seasonings and instant beverages

• Essential oil – high-value ingredient for food flavoring and fragrances

4) Compliance & Certifications

• Meet international food safety standards (microbiology, heavy metals, pesticide residues)

• Allergen management and labeling per destination market requirements

• Halal certification adds value in many markets

• For essential oil: GC–MS profile, MSDS, and stability data available

5) Go-to-Market Tactics

• Private label & bulk supply to blenders, spice processors, and tea brands

• Distributor partnerships in ethnic and natural food segments

• Targeted sampling – offer different aroma/mesh options for R&D teams

• Origin storytelling – highlight Indonesian farm practices and sustainable harvesting

 

Capacity, MOQ & Logistics (Overview)

• MOQ – flexible; from cartons (dried/powder) to drums (oil) for pilot or full-scale production

• Lead time – depends on form & testing; sea freight for bulk orders, air freight for urgent/samples

• Packaging – inner food-grade liner + strong outer box/drum, palletized, fumigation/ISPM-15 as needed

 

Why Choose PT Putra Nasa Mandiri?

• Consistent quality from farm to shipment

• Comprehensive portfolio – fresh, dried, powder, oil

• Technical support – specifications, CoA, export documentation

• Long-term partnerships with focus on sustainability and compliance

 

Collaboration Invitation

Looking for samples, price lists, or technical specs? Simply let us know the product form, estimated volume, and destination country. PT Putra Nasa Mandiri is ready to customize, prepare samples, and guide you through the full export process.