Discover Thailand’s Gourmet Coastal Delicacy
Premium Sea Asparagus (Cha-kram)
Elevate your culinary offerings with Thailand’s premier coastal superfood. Known locally as Cha-kram (ชะคราม), this vibrant succulent is Thailand’s natural answer to the world’s finest sea beans. Harvested from nutrient-rich coastal landscapes, it delivers the exact same crisp texture, brilliant emerald hue and naturally briny pop celebrated by chefs worldwide.
Whether you are a global distributor, a Michelin-starred kitchen, or a gourmet retailer, our sustainably cultivated coastal greens bring a touch of tropical luxury to the international plate.
Global Markets, Familiar Excellence
We export our premium greens under recognized international standards to fit seamlessly into your local markets
- Sea Asparagus: The gold standard for global trade. Our hydroponically grown and sustainably farmed greens ensure pristine quality, uniform size and year-round availability for international delivery.
- Samphire / Marsh Samphire: Tailored for European and British markets. This tropical variety offers the beloved crunch and salty burst of traditional Atlantic samphire, but with a unique tropical resilience.
- Salicornia: The choice for elite culinary circles. Highly sought after by fine-dining establishments across Asia/Pacific and the Americas as a stunning, vibrant garnish and flavor enhancer.
The Authentic Thai Heritage: Suaeda maritima
At the heart of our export is Cha-kram (also known as Bai Cha-kram). While botanically classified as Suaeda maritima (seablite), it is a prestigious close cousin to Western Salicornia.
Grown in the sun-drenched, mineral-rich tidelands of Thailand, it naturally absorbs coastal minerals to produce delicate, needle-like succulent segments. Every bite offers an exquisite, built-in umami saltiness and an unbeatably fresh snap that holds up beautifully from farm to table.
Why Global Buyers Choose Thai Sea Asparagus
- Year-Round Cultivation: Thailand’s tropical climate guarantees a steady, reliable supply outside of standard European seasonal windows.
- Premium Quality Control: Farmed using advanced agricultural techniques to ensure a clean, grit-free and pesticide-free product.
- Culinary Versatility: Exceptional when served raw in seafood salads, blanched for gourmet sides, or paired with premium proteins.
1. Wholesale & Bulk Distributors
Secure Your Year-Round Supply of Premium Thai Sea Asparagus (Cha-kram)
Eliminate the headaches of seasonal gaps and erratic wild harvests. Thailand’s premier Suaeda maritima (locally known as Cha-kram) provides global importers with a highly stable, contract-ready supply of premium coastal greens all year.
- Continuous Inventory: Our specialized tropical cultivation removes European seasonal limits.
- Market Agility: Packed and labeled explicitly as Sea Asparagus, Samphire, or Salicornia to match your local market demands.
- Flawless Cold Chain: Grown under rigorous GAP standards, clean-washed and air-freighted under strict temperature controls for maximum shelf life.
Partner with Thailand’s top exporter to secure high-margin, consistently sized, grit-free inventory that meets stringent global import requirements.
2. High-End Restaurant Chefs & Culinary Directors
Elevate the Plate with Thailand’s Pristine Coastal Succulent
Meet Cha-kram the prized Thai coastal green (Suaeda maritima) that mirrors the exquisite snap and briny elegance of Western Salicornia. Grown in sun-drenched, mineral-rich tide lands, these emerald segments offer a clean, built-in umami saltiness and an unbeatably fresh architectural crunch.
- Visual Mastery: Vivid green, needle-like segments that serve as a stunning, high-contrast garnish for seafood, crudos and modern platings.
- Culinary Integrity: Retains its vibrant color and tight, juicy pop whether served raw, lightly blanched, or flashed in compound butter.
- Gourmet Versatility: Marketed internationally as Salicornia or Sea Asparagus, this ingredient bridges the gap between traditional European seafood pairings and exotic, modern Asian menus.
3. Eco-Conscious Retail Shoppers
Pure, Sustainable and Naturally Briny
Discover Thai Sea Asparagus
Bring the vibrant taste of the ocean home with Thailand’s favorite coastal superfood: Cha-kram (sold globally as Sea Asparagus or Samphire). This crunchy, vitamin-rich succulent naturally absorbs trace minerals from the sea, giving it a delicious, built-in salty flavor without any additives.
- Planet-Friendly Farming: Grown using sustainable coastal aquaculture techniques that protect local shorelines and save precious fresh water.
- 100% Clean & Safe: Hand-harvested and grown under pesticide-free conditions so you get pure, nutrient-dense greens in every pack.
- A Nutritious Crunch: Packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fiber perfect for tossing into salads, sautéing as a quick side dish, or topping your favorite fish.
4. General Global Export Market
Thailand’s Premium Coastal Greens
Connecting Local Heritage to Global Gastronomy
From the pristine coastal mudflats of Thailand straight to the global market, our premium Cha-kram (Suaeda maritima) is redefining the international succulent trade. Celebrated locally for centuries, this vibrant green vegetable is the tropical twin to Western sea beans.
To serve our international partners seamlessly, we export this culinary treasure under standard global classifications: Sea Asparagus for North American and Asian retail, Marsh Samphire for European traditionalists and Salicornia for high-end culinary distribution. Experience the perfect synergy of Thai agricultural innovation, pristine quality control and rich coastal terroir in every single bite.
In Thailand, the local equivalent to edible sea beans is called Cha-kram (ชะคราม), while in the international market, they are primarily sold as Sea Asparagus or Samphire.
Belonging to slightly different botanical families, Thailand’s local coastal succulent looks, tastes, and is used exactly like western sea beans.
International & Export Market Names
Sea Asparagus
The most common marketing name used by Thai agricultural exporters sending hydroponic or farmed coastal greens abroad.
Samphire / Marsh Samphire
Used primarily to appeal to European and British buyers who are familiar with the UK coastal vegetable.
Salicornia
The scientific name used in gourmet culinary circles and on fine-dining menus across Asia.
Cha-kram (ชะคราม)
Bai Cha-kram (ใบชะคราม)
This is the definitive Thai local name. Botanically, it is Suaeda maritima (seablite), a close cousin to western Salicornia (sea beans). It has the same needle-like succulent segments, crunch, and built-in salty flavor.
Thailand is a premium exporter of Salicornia, locally known as “Cha-kram” (ชะคราม) or “Bai Cha-kram”. These edible sea beans thrive naturally in the coastal brine environments of Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, and Phetchaburi provinces.
Export Formats Available from Thailand
Thai exporters generally supply marsh samphire in three primary formats:
- Fresh / Chilled: Shipped via temperature-controlled air freight (Cold-Chain) to maintain crispness.
- Blanched & Frozen: Extended shelf-life option for restaurant chains and food processors.
- Dehydrated / Powdered: Used as a nutrient-dense, natural salt-substitute in wellness industries.
Verification Channels
- DITP (Department of International Trade Promotion): Search registered Thai agricultural exporters via the official Thaitrade B2B portal.
- TFPA (Thai Food Processors’ Association): Validates certified food processors and packers handling specialty greens.
- ACFS (National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards): Ensures the farms meet Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for international safety compliance.
1. Fresh Salicornia Suppliers
(Air Freight / Cold Chain)
Fresh sea beans require immediate cold-chain logistics from coastal farms (primarily in Samut Songkhram and Phetchaburi) directly to the airport.
Fresh Corvina Suppliers, Trade & Prices
Market Overview 2026
- Fresh Point Co., Ltd.: A major Thai agricultural exporter specializing in high-quality fresh greens and vegetables with an export-certified packing house. You can coordinate custom sourcing through Fresh Point.
- Theodoré International (Thailand) Co., Ltd.: This exporter deals explicitly with specialty coastal and marine greens, including sea seaweed variants and Salicorne (Sea Asparagus). Contact details can be verified via Theodoré International.
2. Frozen Salicornia Suppliers
(IQF / Blanched)
For bulk frozen orders, look for large-scale frozen food distributors and contract packers who utilize IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology to retain the vegetable’s cellular crunch.
- Food Project (Siam) Co., Ltd.: One of Thailand’s leading commercial frozen vegetable and specialty food ingredient suppliers, equipped with comprehensive temperature-controlled facilities. Learn more about their bulk supply capabilities on Food Project Vegetables
- Thai Food Processors’ Association (TFPA): If you require a massive OEM volume, you can use the TFPA Directory to match with industrial frozen packers who process local Thai greens under global certifications (GMP, HACCP).
3. Powdered Salicornia Suppliers
(Dehydrated / Wellness Grade)
Salicornia powder is handled as a health food product, an herbal tea ingredient, or a natural low-sodium salt substitute.
Korean Salicornia Herbacea Powder
- Thai Herbal and Agricultural Co-operatives: Local coastal community enterprises in Samut Songkhram specialize in dehydrating and milling Cha-kram into fine powders and herbal blends.
- Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP): Because powder falls under processed wellness products, the most efficient route to find certified spray-dried or dehydrated powder manufacturers is through the government’s official B2B export network, Thaitrade.
Key Verification & Trade Tips
- Phytosanitary Certificates: Essential for the Fresh format. Ensure your chosen supplier coordinates with the Thai Department of Agriculture to clear your destination country’s customs.
- Sodium Standards: For the Powder format, request a lab specification sheet. Naturally grown Thai Cha-kram absorbs varying amounts of salt from the salt pans, altering its salinity levels.
- organic or GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification
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