Product Identity
Fresh Thai Holy Basil, known in Thailand as Kra Prao / Kaprao / Krapao (กะเพรา).
Fresh Herbs • Thailand • B2B Supply
Fresh Thai Holy Basil Supplier from Thailand
Source Fresh Thai Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) for international B2B supply. ThaiMahapoke works with importers, distributors, wholesalers and food-service buyers to coordinate product requirements, commercial specifications, packaging, inspection and export arrangements according to the agreed order and destination requirements.
Product Highlights
Fresh Thai Holy Basil for Commercial Buyers
A procurement-focused overview of product identity, sourcing context and buyer-defined commercial requirements.
Botanical Identity
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.; older literature may also use Ocimum sanctum L.
Commercial Context
Fresh culinary herb from Thailand for import, wholesale, Asian-food and food-service channels.
Buyer-Defined Supply
Preparation, packaging, inspection, documentation and destination requirements are confirmed for the inquiry.
Commercial Product Options
Fresh Holy Basil According to Buyer Requirements
Fresh holy basil should be specified by commercial need rather than forced into artificial grades.
What Can the Buyer Specify?
- Required fresh product form and preparation
- Leaf/stem preference where relevant
- Acceptable product condition and visual criteria
- Color/type requirement where commercially relevant
- Packaging format and quantity
- Food-service, wholesale, retail or processing use
- Destination market and logistics requirement
- Inspection, residue-testing or documentation requirement
Specific availability, preparation and packing are confirmed upon inquiry and are not presented as guaranteed standard options.
Planned Image 03Actual Fresh Holy Basil commercial preparation
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Recommended: 1200 × 900 WebP
Buyer Considerations
Choosing Fresh Holy Basil for Your Requirement
Correct product identity, condition, preparation, destination and compliance requirements should be defined before quotation.
1. Confirm Product Identity
Specify Holy Basil / Kra Prao. Do not use “Thai Basil” alone when the intended product is holy basil, because Thai Basil commonly refers to Horapha.
2. Define Fresh Condition
State expectations for freshness, leaf condition, discoloration, wilting, physical damage and other relevant acceptance criteria.
3. Define Preparation
Tell us whether a particular leaf/stem configuration, trimming or other preparation is required. Final feasibility is supplier-confirmed.
4. State Intended Use
Food-service, wholesale, retail and processing channels can require different product preparation and packing.
5. State Destination
Destination and transit time are important because fresh holy basil is perishable and sensitive to unsuitable handling conditions.
6. State Compliance Needs
Provide buyer-specific residue, MRL, inspection, testing, phytosanitary or documentation requirements where applicable.
Product Identity
What Is Fresh Thai Holy Basil?
Fresh Thai Holy Basil is the fresh culinary herb known in Thailand as Kra Prao / Kaprao / Krapao (กะเพรา). The scientific identity used on this page is Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Holy Basil vs Thai Basil
Holy Basil / Kra Prao: Ocimum tenuiflorum.
Thai Sweet Basil / Horapha: Ocimum basilicum.
For this page, “Fresh Thai Holy Basil” always means Kra Prao/Kaprao. Thai Sweet Basil/Horapha should be treated as a separate product and separate search intent.
Planned Image 05True Holy Basil / Kra Prao botanical identity
Accuracy critical: must not show Thai Sweet Basil / Horapha.
Accuracy critical: must not show Thai Sweet Basil / Horapha.
Product Information & Specifications
Commercial Reference for Fresh Thai Holy Basil
Known product facts are separated from buyer-defined, supplier-confirmation and destination-dependent requirements.
| Product | Fresh Thai Holy Basil |
|---|---|
| Thai Name | กะเพรา (Kra Prao / Kaprao / Krapao) |
| Scientific Identity | Ocimum tenuiflorum L. |
| Origin | Thailand |
| Product Form | Fresh culinary herb |
| Color / Type | Specify if required; availability confirmed upon inquiry |
| Preparation | According to agreed buyer specification and supplier availability |
| Fresh Condition | Acceptance criteria agreed where required |
| Packaging | According to agreed commercial/export requirement |
| Quantity | Buyer-defined; availability confirmed upon inquiry |
| Inspection | Buyer-defined where required; arrangement confirmed for the order |
| Residue / Testing | According to buyer and destination requirements where applicable |
| Documentation | Confirmed according to destination and transaction |
| Shipping Arrangement | Evaluated according to destination, transit time and product requirements |
Final contractual specifications should be confirmed before order acceptance. No numeric specification on this page should be interpreted as an unverified ThaiMahapoke guarantee.
Packaging Options
Packaging & Export Packing Considerations
Packaging for fresh holy basil should support product protection during handling and transportation while reflecting quantity, distribution channel, destination and transit requirements.
Food-service packing
Wholesale / export packing
Retail-oriented packing
Buyer-specified packing
Label requirements
Secondary export packing
Specific pack weight, carton configuration, pallet arrangement and loading quantity are not presented as fixed specifications because they require supplier and order confirmation.
Planned Image 06Actual verified Fresh Holy Basil packaging
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Recommended: 1200 × 900 WebP
Buyer Information
Information to Prepare Before Sourcing
Providing a complete commercial requirement helps determine whether the requested product and export arrangement can be supported.
Product & Commercial Requirement
- Fresh Thai Holy Basil
- Required preparation / specification
- Required quantity
- Intended application or distribution channel
- Packaging requirement
- Required delivery timing
Destination & Transaction Requirement
- Destination country
- Destination port or airport where relevant
- Preferred Incoterm such as FOB or CIF
- Inspection and residue-testing requirements
- Required documentation
- Label or buyer-specific packing requirements
Applications & Buyer Segments
Commercial Uses of Fresh Thai Holy Basil
Product preparation and packing should be aligned with the buyer's actual distribution channel and end use.
Food-Service & Restaurants
For food-service distribution and Thai culinary applications where usable product form, condition and packing matter.
Asian-Food Distribution
For importers and distributors that need correct Holy Basil/Kra Prao identity for Asian grocery and restaurant channels.
Wholesale Fresh Produce
For produce wholesalers prioritizing fresh condition, commercial packing, shipment timing and supply coordination.
Retail / Processing
Retail or processing requirements should specify preparation, packing, labeling and acceptance criteria. Feasibility is confirmed upon inquiry.
Quality & Inspection
Quality, Inspection & Export Considerations
Fresh condition, handling, residue requirements and destination rules should be reviewed as part of the sourcing decision.
Fresh Product Condition
Quality evaluation may include leaf appearance, freshness, discoloration, wilting, physical damage, deterioration and conformity with the agreed preparation.
Temperature & Handling
Fresh holy basil is sensitive to unsuitable low-temperature storage. Shipment conditions should be established for the actual product, packing system, transit time and destination rather than treated as a universal guarantee.
Pesticide Residue / MRL
Residue requirements can be material for fresh herb exports and vary by destination. Buyers should provide destination-specific MRL or testing requirements where applicable.
Inspection & Documentation
Buyers may request physical-condition inspection, packaging inspection, specification verification, residue/laboratory testing, third-party inspection, traceability or document review. Feasibility is confirmed before order acceptance.
Important: technical post-harvest references are not ThaiMahapoke shelf-life or storage guarantees. Destination requirements should be verified before shipment.
Buyer-Specified Packaging
Packaging & Label Coordination
Commercial buyers may require packaging or labeling adapted to their distribution channel. ThaiMahapoke can evaluate buyer requirements for packaging and label coordination as part of the sourcing inquiry, subject to supplier capability and order confirmation.
Buyers should provide the intended pack format, labeling requirement, destination market, quantity and any retailer/importer-specific requirements.
Claim Boundary
This page does not imply in-house printing, packing-house ownership, OEM manufacturing, fixed packaging capacity or guaranteed private-label capability.
Why ThaiMahapoke
B2B Sourcing Built Around Buyer Requirements
ThaiMahapoke is positioned on this page as a B2B seller, supplier and exporter—not as an unverified farm, factory or packing-house owner.
B2B Sourcing Focus
Commercial discussions are structured for importers, distributors, wholesalers and food-service buyers.
Buyer-Defined Requirements
Product condition, preparation, packaging, destination and inspection needs can be reviewed before final specification.
Export Coordination
Relevant packaging, documentation, inspection and logistics requirements can be coordinated according to the confirmed order.
Clear Product Identity
Holy Basil/Kra Prao is kept commercially distinct from Thai Sweet Basil/Horapha to reduce sourcing errors.
Buyer-Focused FAQ
Fresh Thai Holy Basil Buyer FAQ
Fresh Thai Holy Basil is the fresh herb known in Thailand as Kra Prao/Kaprao/Krapao (กะเพรา). The scientific identity used here is Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
No. In this sourcing context, Holy Basil/Kra Prao is Ocimum tenuiflorum, while Thai Sweet Basil/Horapha is Ocimum basilicum. Buyers should identify the required herb clearly when requesting a quotation.
ThaiMahapoke handles B2B sourcing inquiries. Required quantity should be provided in the RFQ so current supplier availability and suitable packing can be confirmed.
Specify the required product/preparation, acceptable condition, quantity, packaging, destination, intended use and any inspection, residue/testing or documentation requirements.
Packaging should be selected according to quantity, distribution channel, destination and logistics requirements. Exact pack formats and weights are confirmed according to the inquiry rather than presented as fixed specifications.
Shipment method should be evaluated according to product condition, packing system, destination and transit time. Because fresh holy basil is perishable and temperature-sensitive, shipment suitability should be confirmed for each order rather than assumed.
Storage requirements depend on the product and packing system. Published research demonstrates chilling sensitivity and should not be interpreted as a ThaiMahapoke shelf-life or storage guarantee. Final handling conditions should be confirmed for the actual supply program.
Residue requirements can apply and vary by destination. Buyers should provide any destination-specific MRL or testing requirements so they can be reviewed for the intended shipment.
Buyers may specify required inspection, residue testing, third-party inspection or document review in their inquiry. Feasibility and arrangements are confirmed before order acceptance.
Provide the product requirement, preparation/specification, quantity, packaging, destination country and port/airport where relevant, Incoterm preference, required timing and any inspection, testing, documentation or labeling requirements.
Request a Quotation
Source Fresh Thai Holy Basil from Thailand
Send your required preparation/specification, quantity, packaging, destination, delivery timing and any inspection, testing, documentation or labeling requirements.
Request a Quotation- Product / preparation
- Quantity and packaging
- Destination country and port/airport
- FOB / CIF preference where relevant
- Inspection / residue-testing requirements
- Documentation / label requirements
Buying Guides & Supporting Content
Planned Buyer Resources
These are content opportunities only. No unverified or unpublished URLs are linked.
Holy Basil vs Thai Basil: A B2B Buyer Identification Guide
Planned content opportunity for buyers comparing Kra Prao with Horapha.
Fresh Herb Packaging and Transit Considerations for Importers
Planned content opportunity covering packaging, handling and transit decision factors.
How to Source Fresh Thai Culinary Herbs for Import
Planned buying guide for international procurement teams.
Importing Fresh Herbs from Thailand: Buyer Information Guide
Planned export/import guide. Destination rules should be verified when the guide is created.