From Tree to Premium Product – Quality Verified at Every Step
1. Chip Grading
Purpose:
- Determine quality, size, and resin content of agarwood chips for pricing, processing, and batch creation.
- Ensure uniformity within batches for buyers and distillation.
Grading Criteria:
| Grade | Description | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| A | High resin content, dark color, heavy | Premium chips, perfumery & essential oil |
| B | Medium resin content, medium-dark color | Mid-grade products, mixed batches |
| C | Low resin content, light color | Lower-grade, fillers, or experimental extraction |
Farmer-Friendly Tips:
- Use simple visual inspection and hand-feel for preliminary sorting
- Record chip weight, tree ID, and batch ID for traceability
- Combine photographs with grading notes for quality documentation
2. Resin Classification
Purpose:
- Determine resin type and quality for pricing and extraction potential
- Ensure traceable documentation from tree → batch → buyer
Classification Parameters:
| Category | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gold / High-Grade Resin | Dark, aromatic, highly dense | Fetches premium prices |
| Silver / Medium Resin | Medium density, aromatic | Standard perfumery use |
| Bronze / Low-Grade Resin | Light, less aromatic | May be blended or used for oil extraction |
Data to Record:
- Tree ID / Batch ID
- Weight of resin harvested
- Grade category
- Photos or video for verification
- Harvest date and operator
3. Oil Distillation
Purpose:
- Extract agarwood essential oil from chips or resin for perfumery, aromatherapy, or premium markets.
- Maintain traceability from batch to final oil product.
Key Steps & Data Points:
| Step | Data to Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Input Material | Batch ID, UTIDs, chip grade, resin grade, weight | Ensures traceable oil |
| Distillation Type | Hydrodistillation, steam, or supercritical CO₂ | Record method & duration |
| Process Parameters | Temperature, pressure, duration, yield | Supports quality control |
| Output | Oil weight, density, color, aroma profile | Assign new oil batch ID |
| Operator & Date | Person responsible, start/end times | Accountability & compliance |
| Storage & QR | Container ID, storage location, QR code | Ensures chain-of-custody and traceability |
Farmer-Friendly Tip:
- If not performing distillation on-farm, link harvested chips/resin batch ID to processing facility record for traceability.
- Ensure all oil batches are traceable to original tree UTIDs and chip/resin batch.
4. Integration with Traceability System
Workflow Example:
Tree UTID → Harvest → Batch ID → Chip Grade → Resin Grade → Oil Batch → QR / Blockchain → Buyer Verification
- Each step is recorded, verified, and linked to previous steps
- Enables premium pricing for traceable, high-quality products
- Provides audit-ready data for CITES, DENR, and international buyers
5. Benefits
- Buyer Confidence: Verified quality and origin
- Premium Pricing: Traceable A-grade chips and gold resin fetch top prices
- Fraud Prevention: Prevents substitution and mislabeling
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines processing, distillation, and inventory
- Compliance: Supports export, CITES, and blockchain traceability
Key Message
“Grade your chips, classify your resin, and track every oil batch. From the tree to the bottle, every step verified ensures traceable, premium agarwood.”