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Vine leaves in brine · Direct from the producer in Türkiye
Spec-graded vine leaves,
grown and brined at source in Türkiye.
Spec-graded vine leaves in brine for global B2B markets. Three quality grades, five regional varieties, 10/20 Kg buckets and 150/180 Kg drums. MOQ and sample plan quoted on request.
MOQ
On request
Lead time
14-21 days
Whole leaves
>= 95%
Incoterms
FOB · CFR · CIF
Latest lab batch
VL-PF-T-2604-01
Whole leaves96.4%
Pesticide residueBelow LOD
Brine pH3.6
ISO 9001
ISO 22000
ISO 14001
EU Organic / USDA NOP
Three quality grades
Pick the grade that
matches your spec.
Each grade ships from the same regional varieties. The difference sits in residue control, audit chain, and certification scope.
Volume
Conventional
Spec-graded, brine-cured. Volume export programs.
Pesticide regimeConventional, EU MRL compliant
AuditISO 22000
Lead time14-21 days
Most requested
Verified
Pesticide-Free
Residue-tested, third-party verified. EU MRL compliant.
Pesticide regimeTested, residues below LOD
AuditISO 22000
Lead time21-28 days
Certified
Organic Certified
EU & USDA NOP certified. Audit chain on request.
Pesticide regimeOrganic - zero synthetic
AuditISO 22000
Lead time28-42 days
Five regional varieties
Origin shapes the leaf.
38.6 N
Turkish Sultana
Manisa, Turkiye
Sultaniye / Thompson Seedless leaf. Tender, even-coloured.
Variety page
40.3 N
Turkish Tokat
Tokat, Turkiye
Regional specialty. Slightly thicker leaf, holds shape under heat.
Variety page
36.2 N
Syrian Sultani
Idlib / Aleppo, Syria
Middle Eastern Sultana cultivar. Fragrant, popular for ready-meals.
Variety page
33.5 N
Syrian Baladi
Damascus countryside
Local Middle Eastern variety. Smaller leaf, deeper green.
Variety page
42.9 N
Xinjiang Thompson
Turpan, Xinjiang
High-altitude Thompson Seedless. Crisp, large-format leaf.
Variety page
Buyer FAQ
Buying vine leaves in brine from Türkiye.
Who supplies vine leaves in brine from Türkiye?
Vine Leaves Turkey — a division of Tuna Sourcing, operated by Tuna Project Global Trade Inc. (İzmir head office) — produces and exports spec-graded, brine-cured vine leaves to B2B buyers worldwide for food ingredients, ready meals, and private-label production.
What grades of vine leaves are available?
Three grades: Conventional for volume export programs; Pesticide-Free, residue-tested and EU MRL compliant; and Organic Certified, with EU and USDA NOP certification and audit chain on request.
Which regional varieties do you offer?
Five: Turkish Sultana (Manisa), Turkish Tokat, Syrian Sultani, Syrian Baladi, and Xinjiang Thompson — each with a distinct leaf size, colour, and texture suited to different applications.
What packaging is available for vine leaves in brine?
10/20 Kg food-grade HDPE buckets and 150/180 Kg food-grade plastic drums; packaging is confirmed per programme based on destination and order volume.
Do vine leaves in brine need cold-chain shipping?
No. Brine-cured vine leaves are shelf-stable at ambient temperature — specifying refrigerated containers is unnecessary and adds cost without benefit.
What Incoterms and certifications do you support?
FOB, CFR, and CIF are supported. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, EU Organic / USDA NOP for the organic grade, and Alibaba Gold Supplier status.
Recent insights
From the supply line.
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