Stone Flower

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MOQ : 50 Kilograms

Stone Flower Specification

Flavor
Earthy, slightly smoky

Physical Form
Dried, leafy lichen

Usage
Used as a spice in Indian curries, meat dishes, and pickles

Moisture (%)
Less than 10%

Purity(%)
98-100%

Variety
Parmotrema perlatum

Oil Content %
Negligible

Ingredients
Pure dried Parmotrema perlatum (lichen)

Product Name
Stone Flower

Product Type
Herb/Spice

Shape
Leafy, irregular fragments

Processing
Dried and cleaned

Color
Dark brown to blackish, with patches of grey-green

Grade
Food grade

Shelf Life
12-18 months when stored properly

Weight
Varies; commonly sold in 50g, 100g, or bulk packs

Taste
Bitter, pungent, slightly aromatic

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight

Allergen Information
Naturally gluten free, allergen free

Edibility
Edible (culinary use only)

Common Names
Dagad Phool, Kalpasi, Patthar ke Phool

Application
Commonly used in Chettinad, Hyderabadi, and Maharashtran cuisines

Packaging Type
Plastic pouch, box, or bulk bag

Preservatives
None added

Aroma
Mild earthy and smoky aroma

Botanical Name
Parmotrema perlatum

Stone Flower Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
50 Kilograms

Payment Terms
Cash in Advance (CID)

Supply Ability
500 Kilograms Per Month

Delivery Time
7 Days

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Stone Flower

Spotlight your dishes with Stone Flower (Parmotrema perlatum), a lustrous and in-demand spice known for its unique laureate status in Indian gastronomy. Also called Dagad Phool, Kalpasi, and Patthar ke Phool, this masterful ingredient boasts natural gluten-free and allergen-free purity, with no preservatives used. Sourced for its mild earthy and smoky aroma, Stone Flower adds a bitter, pungent, and slightly aromatic flavor to Chettinad, Hyderabadi, and Maharashtran cuisine. Carefully dried and cleaned, it comes in competitively priced food-grade packaging-plastic pouch, box, or bulk-offering unmatched quality for importers and suppliers in India.

Discover the Versatility of Stone Flower

Stone Flower offers a palette of culinary possibilities, best suited for Indian curries, meat dishes, and pickles. To use, simply crush or soak the leafy, irregular fragments and add during tempering or slow cooking. Its competitive advantages include a naturally allergen-free profile, preservative-free guarantee, and food-grade purity. Chefs and home cooks alike find Stone Flower especially suitable for introducing earthy, smoky notes in signature dishes while ensuring a safe and premium ingredient choice.

Sample Availability and Global Dispatch Information

Stone Flower samples are available upon request, typically shipped with a nominal charge and express shipping to ensure freshness. Choose from sleek plastic pouches, sturdy boxes, or bulk bags suited for every requirement. This premium ingredient is expertly packaged for secure delivery, maintaining quality from storage to table. Main export markets include regions with a strong interest in Indian cuisine-ensuring that international buyers receive competitively priced, high-grade Stone Flower without compromise.

FAQ's of Stone Flower:

Q: How should Stone Flower be incorporated into dishes?

A: Stone Flower should be lightly crushed or soaked before use and added during the tempering or slow-cooking phase to infuse its distinctive earthy and smoky flavor into curries, meat dishes, and pickles.

Q: What culinary applications are best suited for Stone Flower?

A: Stone Flower is ideal for Chettinad, Hyderabadi, and Maharashtran dishes, enhancing curries, meat preparations, and pickles with its unique aroma and flavor profile.

Q: Where is Stone Flower primarily sourced and supplied?

A: Stone Flower is mainly imported, supplied, and traded in India, especially by those catering to the Indian spices market for both domestic and international culinary needs.

Q: What preservation methods are used for Stone Flower?

A: No preservatives are added. The product is carefully dried and cleaned, maintaining a moisture content below 10% to preserve its flavor and aroma.

Q: What is the shelf life and optimal storage condition for Stone Flower?

A: Stone Flower has a shelf life of 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, ensuring optimal freshness and potency.

Q: What are the allergen and purity details of Stone Flower?

A: This product is naturally gluten-free and allergen-free with purity ranging from 98% to 100%, making it a safe choice for people with dietary sensitivities.

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