Cumin seeds
Product Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| HSN Code | 09093129 |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years ( When stored in cool & Dry place away from Sunlight ) |
| Size | 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg |
| Packaging Option |
PP bags Bopp laminated PP bags Double lined PP bags Jute bags Jute bags with inner liners Aluminium foil Craft paper with liners |
| Quality | European Grade, Gulf Grade, Singapore Grade |
| Origin | Rajasthan, Unjha |
Cumin seeds
Cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) are one of the most widely used spices in the global food industry, valued for their distinctive earthy flavor, warm aroma, and numerous culinary applications. India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of cumin seeds, supplying premium-quality products to international markets. Indian cumin seeds are highly preferred due to their rich essential oil content, uniform size, natural color, and exceptional purity, making them ideal for food processing, spice blends, seasoning, and retail packaging.
Why Indian Cumin is Preferred
- High volatile oil content
- Strong aroma & flavor consistency
- Lower microbial load compared to other origins
- Abundant availability
- Competitive pricing
- Well-established supply chain
European Grade
Quality/ Grade | Purity % | Cleaning Process | Volatile Oil Content | MRL / IPM Limits Compliance | |
CRE 101 European Premium / Sortex Clean | 99.5% | Full Sortex (Optical & de-stoned) | High (2.5% – 4.5%) | Strictly Compliant (Tested for low EU/FDA pesticide thresholds) | |
CRE 102 European Standard | 99.0% | Machine Cleaned + Partial Sortex | High (2.5% – 4.5%) | Compliant (Meets broad international baseline pesticide limits) | |
CRE 103 European Economy | 98.0% | Machine Cleaned | Standard (1.5% – 2.5%) | Partial Compliance (Geared toward high-heat industrial processing) | |
Gulf Grade:
CRE 104 Gulf Premium | 99.0% | Double Machine Cleaned / sortex | High (2.5% – 4.5%) | Standard Market Limits (Focuses on heavy visual physical safety) | |
CRE 105 Gulf Standard | 98.0% | Machine Cleaned | Standard (1.5% – 2.5%) | Non-Tested Baseline (Relies on raw agricultural crop limits) | |
Singapore Grade:
CRE 106 Singapore Premium | 99.0% | Double Machine Cleaned / Sortex | High (2.5% – 4.5%) | Standard Market Limits (Meets Southeast Asian regional safety laws) | |
CRE 107 Singapore Standard | 98.0% | Machine Cleaned | Standard (1.5% – 2.5%) | Non-Tested Baseline (Traded as a high-volume budget commodity) | |
Food Industry Category
Primary Use-Case
Spice Blending & Masala Millers
Industrial grinding to create multi-spice mixes like Garam Masala, curry powders, and Tex-Mex taco seasonings.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) & Instant Foods
Flavoring packets for instant noodles, dehydrated soups, canned chilis, and pre-packaged frozen meals.
Commercial Foodservice & Catering
Bulk whole and ground cumin supplies for restaurant chains specializing in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
Savory Snacks & Bakery
Topical seasoning for chips, roasted nuts, crackers, and incorporation into artisanal breads or savory biscuits.
Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments
Formulation of commercial salsas, hot sauces, marinades, barbecue rubs, and salad dressings.
Dairy & Functional Beverages
Infusing savory spiced yogurts, commercial buttermilks, and regional digestive health drinks.
Superior Digestant: Boosts pancreatic enzymes to speed breakdown of heavy, fat-rich foods.
Maximum Iron Source: Single teaspoon provides roughly 20% of daily adult iron needs.
Blood Sugar Regulator: Enhances insulin sensitivity to assist in managing type 2 diabetes.
Potent Anti-Inflammatory: High cuminaldehyde content neutralizes free radicals causing chronic cellular stress.
Highest Oil Yield: Contains exceptionally high essential oil density, maximizing therapeutic flavor potency.
Cholesterol Balancer: Clinical trials show it decreases harmful LDL while raising beneficial HDL.
Natural Food Preservative: Inhibits dangerous food-borne bacteria growth like E. coli and Salmonella
Location | Types |
Rajasthan | high volatile oil 3-4.5%, Bold, larger , dark brownish, more potent, more flavour most IPM grown here |
unjha | 2-3.5% volatile oil, uniform medium size, light yellow, golden brown High purity due to processing The processing hub of India |
GC4, Rj 90 | Scientific variety, high consistent disease free farming |
- Jute Bags with Inner Liners
- Aluminium Foil Bags
- Kraft Paper Bags with Inner Liners