Altitude of 400–700 m, limestone soils and a sharp day-to-night temperature swing produce the highest geraniol yield in the world. Bulgarian rose oil is a protected designation of origin (PDO) — there is no purer alternative from Turkey or Iran.
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N° Item / Latin Specification Grade Packaging
01 Rose oil (Rosa damascena) Steam-distilled from Rosa damascena, harvested in May–June across the Rose Valley (Kazanlak). Key components: citronellol 25–35%, geraniol 18–22%, nerol 5–10%. Packaging: aluminium drums at 1 / 5 / 10 kg. PDO · A1 — Request an export quote ▸
02 Organic yoghurt with Lactobacillus bulgaricus Dry starter cultures and finished product with the authentic strain Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus + Streptococcus thermophilus. Certifications: ISO 22000, IFS, EU BIO. PDO · A1 — Request an export quote ▸
03 Sunflower oil, premium grade Refined or cold-pressed, oleic acid 18–22% (standard) or high-oleic 75–85% (premium). Packaging from 1 L bottles up to 25 t ISO tank containers. Certifications: Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO. PDO · A1 — Request an export quote ▸
04 Sheep brined white cheese (PDO) 100% sheep milk, aged at least 60 days in wooden vats or vacuum packs. Fat 48–52% in dry matter. Packaging: 4 kg, 8 kg, 16 kg tins. PDO · A1 — Request an export quote ▸
05 Lavender essential oil Steam-distilled from Lavandula angustifolia, harvested in July. Linalool 28–38%, linalyl acetate 30–40%. Packaging: aluminium drums at 5 / 25 kg. PDO · A1 — Request an export quote ▸
Why Balkan.
Producer notes.
The Lactobacillus bulgaricus strain exists only in Bulgaria's climate — it does not survive industrial conditions outside the country. This is why the Japanese and Korean functional-dairy markets specifically require the Bulgarian strain.
Northern and north-eastern Bulgaria sit in the fertile black-earth belt with 700–800 mm rainfall and 2200 sun-hours per year — a combination Argentina and Ukraine cannot consistently reproduce year-round.
Karakachan and Tsigai sheep breeds graze at 1000–1500 m in the Balkan Range and the Rhodopes — wild herb pasture that produces a distinct flavour profile. French feta and Greek feta don't reach the same aromatic complexity.
Since 2018 Bulgaria has overtaken France as the world's largest producer of lavender oil. Cool Balkan nights concentrate linalool, and low pre-harvest rainfall produces a more stable profile than Provence oil.
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