
Frankincense Carterii
Frankincense Carterii (Boswellia carterii), harvested in the mountains of Ufeyn, Bari, and Karkar, Puntland (Somalia), is one of the world’s most prized resins. Local harvesters carefully tap mature Boswellia trees using traditional artisanal methods, allowing resin tears to form naturally. Once collected, they are sun-dried and hand-cleaned to preserve purity and ensure exceptional quality. This sustainable process, rooted in centuries of tradition, produces a resin that is both aromatic and deeply symbolic of Puntland’s cultural heritage.
Botanical Name:
Boswellia carterii
Origin:
Indigenous to Puntland, Somalia
Harvest Region:
Ufeyn, Bari, Karkar (Puntland State of Somalia)
Collection Method:
Manual tapping, wildcrafted, traditional hand collection and cleaning
Batch Traceability:
- Voucher specimens authenticated by botanists
- GPS mapping (rollout phase)
- Collector records logged by Younis Aroma field team
- Fully audit-ready
Sensory Profile:
Bright lemon-pine top note, balsamic depth, with subtle peppery-spicy undertones
Technical Specifications:
- GCMS: α-Pinene typically 40–47%
- COA: Issued per batch
- Compliance: IFRA 51st Amendment, ISO, FairWild, REACH, Sedex 4-Pillar SMETA
- Food Grade: EC 1334/2008
- Contaminants: EU 2023/915 compliant
- Pesticides: EC 396/2005 compliant
MOQ:
5 metric tons (FOB Bossaso Port, Puntland)
Packaging & Shipping:
- 20–25 kg multi-layer export sacks, palletized
- FOB Puntland ports (Bossaso)
- Documentation: COA, GCMS, FairWild, IFRA, Certificate of Origin
Lead Time:
4–6 weeks from confirmed PO (harvest, cleaning, documentation, clearance)
Pricing:
On request (per kg / per metric ton)