Cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) are widely used in the food, spice, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries due to their strong aroma, flavor, and medicinal properties. Below are the general specifications for cumin seeds:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Small, elongated, and ridged seeds
Color: Light brown to dark brown
Odor & Taste: Strong, aromatic, and slightly bitter
Size: 3-6 mm in length
Purity: 99% minimum (export quality)
Foreign Matter: Max 0.5%
Moisture Content: Max 8-10%
Admixture: Max 0.5-2%
Immature & Shrivelled Seeds: Max 4%
Chemical Properties:
Volatile Oil Content: Min 2-5% (responsible for flavor and aroma)
Total Ash Content: Max 9.5%
Acid Insoluble Ash: Max 1.75%
Protein Content: 15-20%
Carbohydrates: 35-45%
Fiber Content: 10-20%
Essential Oil Content: 2.0-5.0 ml/100g
Microbiological Standards:
Total Plate Count: Max 100,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: Max 1,000 CFU/g
Coliforms: <10 CFU/g
E. Coli: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Max 10 ppb
Contaminants & Adulterants:
Pesticide Residues: As per country-specific regulations (FSSAI, EU, FDA)
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): <0.2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): <0.1 ppm
Arsenic (As): <0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): <0.05 ppm
Artificial Additives & Preservatives: Must be absent
Foreign Matter: Max 0.5%
Applications of Cumin Seeds:
Food Industry: Used in spice blends, seasonings, curries, soups, and pickles
Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda: Used for digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in herbal remedies and skincare formulations
Essential Oils: Used for flavoring and therapeutic applications
Animal Feed: Used as a digestive aid in livestock nutrition
Cumin has many evidence-based health benefits. Some of these have been known since
ancient times, while others are only just being discovered.
Using cumin as a spice increases antioxidant intake, promotes digestion, provides iron, may improve blood sugar control and may reduce food-borne illnesses.
Taking higher doses in supplement form has been linked to weight loss and improved blood cholesterol.
Quality - Europe & Singapore
Purity - 98%, 99% & 99.5 %
Process - Sortex
Volatile Oil Content - 2.5 % - 4.5 %
Admixture - 0.5 %
Moisture - ± 2 % - 7 %
Origin - India
Packing: - 25 Kg/ 30 Kg/ 50 Kg PP Bag
Cumin seeds have a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor, essential in Indian and global cuisines. Sourced from premium farms, they enhance curries, spice blends, and savory dishes while offering digestive and health benefits.
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Ardh Al Nakheel General Trading L.L.C SP supplies top-grade cumin seeds, sourced from trusted farms to ensure superior aroma, rich flavor, and high purity. Our cumin seeds are carefully harvested, cleaned, and processed to retain their natural essential oils and nutritional benefits. Ideal for culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications, they meet international quality standards. With strict quality control, sustainable sourcing, and efficient global logistics, we ensure freshness and timely deliveries. Whether for spice blends, herbal remedies, or food production, our premium cumin seeds guarantee excellence and reliability for global markets.
At Embera Exports, we offer you the finest Whole Cumin Seeds, harvested from India's rich agricultural heartlands. Known for their warm, earthy flavor and nutty aroma, whole cumin seeds are a staple in Indian and global cuisines. Our cumin seeds are carefully selected and processed to retain their natural oils and full flavor, ensuring a superior product for your culinary needs.
SKU:EMB - 1840
Why Choose Embera Exports Cumin Whole?
Premium Quality: Our cumin seeds are sourced from India's leading cumin-growing regions, including Gujarat and Rajasthan. We ensure that our cumin is carefully harvested and cleaned to maintain its natural aroma, flavor, and purity.
Rich Flavor and Aroma: Embera Exports Cumin Whole offers a warm, earthy flavor with slightly bitter undertones and a nutty aroma. It is ideal for enhancing the taste of curries, rice dishes, soups, and spice blends.
Health Benefits: Cumin is renowned for its digestive properties, as well as its high antioxidant content. It helps improve digestion, boost immunity, and promote overall health. Cumin is also rich in iron and helps support a healthy metabolism.
Usage
Embera Exports Whole Cumin Seeds can be used in a variety of ways:
Toast the seeds in oil or ghee to release their full flavor and use them in tempering (tadka) for dals, curries, and stir-fries.
Add whole cumin seeds to rice, soups, stews, and bread for a burst of flavor.
Grind the seeds to make fresh cumin powder for spice blends, marinades, and rubs.
Use in pickles, chutneys, and sauces to enhance both flavor and aroma.
Global Export of Indian Cumin
India is the worldâ??s largest producer and exporter of cumin, with its distinct flavor and quality in high demand. At Embera Exports, we ensure that our cumin seeds are processed and packaged with the utmost care to preserve their freshness and flavor, meeting the highest international standards.
With Embera Exports Cumin Whole, you get the authentic taste of India's most beloved spice, perfect for enhancing both traditional and contemporary dishes.
Cumin Seeds Powder Specifications
PROPERTIES VALUES LIMITS
Product Name Cumin Seeds Powder Cumin Powder
Moisture 10 Max
Total Ash 8 Max
Total Starch 50 Max
Mesh 80 To 100 Mesh As Per Customer Requirements
Place of Origin India
Color Grayish Brown
Aroma Characteristic Strong
Packaging Details
TYPES OF BAGS QUANTITY
PP Bag 25 KG in New PP Bag Inside Poly Bag
Paper Bag 25 KG in New Paper Bag Inside Poly Bag
As Per Customer Requirement
Container Capacity
TYPE OF CONTAINER QUANTITY
20 FT Container 18 Metric Tons
40 FT Container 2728 Metric Tons
Cumin Seeds Powder Benefits and Uses
Cumin powder are essential flavors for different cuisines and wonderful spice to add different flavors in food items
Cumin powder can be used as medicinal herb to boost up your overall health and stamina
In middle east region cumin powder are usually preferred for fish dishes
Cumin powder are dried properly and used in different forms at different places It can also be used internally when required
Cumin powder are chemical free and help in treating yellow jaundice and other health problems
It is used as a flavoring agent to add distinct flavor to your dishes
It can be used as spices to make indian dishes more interesting
The odour and flavour of cumin is derived largely from the essential oil, which contains cumaldehyde or cuminic aldehyde as the main constituent. Other ingredients of the oil are dihydrocuminaldehyde, dl-pinene, dâ??pinene, para-cymene, dipentene, and cuminyl alcohol. Synthetic cuminaldehyde is an adulterant to cumin oil and is very difficult to detect chemically. The dried seed of cumin has 2.5 to 5 percent essential oil on a dry weight basis and is obtained by steam distillation.
Cumin is the dried, white fruit with greyish brown colour of a small slender annual herb. The surface of the fruit has 5 primary ridges, alternatively has 4 less distinct secondary ridges bearing numerous short hairs. The plant is 15 to 50 cm high. The aromatic seed like fruit is elongated, ovoid, 3 to 6 mm long, slightly bitter and has a warm flavour. The flowers are white or rose coloured in small umbels.
Product description: High-quality machine-cleaned cumin seeds (Jeera) sourced from Rajasthan. Uniform grain size, strong aroma, and high essential oil content. Widely used in food processing, spice blends, and Ayurvedic applications.
Grade : machine cleaned export grade
Minimum price : 2100 (usd)
Maximum price : 2500 (usd)
Price unit: USD/Per Metric Ton
Incoterm: FOB Mundra Port
At Johneliz Global Investment Limited, we offer high-quality Cumin Seeds, a popular spice known for its aromatic, warm, and slightly peppery flavor. Cumin seeds are widely used in a variety of cuisines, from Indian to Middle Eastern dishes, adding depth and complexity to curries, stews, and roasted meats. Beyond their culinary uses, cumin seeds also boast significant health benefits, including aiding digestion, improving immunity, and promoting detoxification. They are rich in iron, manganese, and antioxidants. Our cumin seeds are meticulously cleaned and packaged to ensure freshness, flavor, and purity. Whether for retail, food production, or culinary professionals, Johneliz Global Investment Limited guarantees the highest quality cumin seeds to meet global standards.
A high-purity export-quality variety known for its bold aroma, uniform seed size, and high essential oil content. Carefully procured from Gujarat and Rajasthan the cumin heartlands of India this grade meets the premium spice requirements of international buyers across the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Singapore 99 is recognized for its cleanliness, flavor intensity, and purity level (99% min), making it ideal for food processors, spice packagers, and culinary distributors. The seeds are machine cleaned and gravity sorted, with optional sortex processing available.
Cumin seeds, also known as jeera, are the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, a member of the parsley family. They are a popular spice used worldwide, particularly in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines. Cumin seeds have a warm, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor, and are used both whole and ground in various dishes. Product Details:Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum Appearance: Small, oblong seeds with longitudinal ridges, typically brown in color. Flavor: Warm, earthy, and slightly bitter. Aroma: Characteristic, spicy, and aromatic. Culinary Uses: Widely used as a spice in various dishes, including curries, stews, soups, rice dishes, and baked goods. Health Benefits: Cumin is known for its digestive properties and is also a good source of antioxidants and nutrients like iron, manganese, and vitamins B and C. Forms: Available as whole seeds or ground powder. Origin: Native to the East Mediterranean and South Asia, with India being a major producer and consumer. Other Names: Jeera (in India). Additional Information:Cumin seeds are often used in spice blends like garam masala. They are also used in traditional medicine as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic, and astringent. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and flavoring liqueurs. Cumin can be used to enhance the flavor of vegetables, curries, and rice-based dishes. It can also be used to make cumin tea, which is believed to have digestive benefits. Cumin is a drought-tolerant plant, making it suitable for cultivation in various regions.
HS Code : 0909.31.29
Origin : Indonesia
Color : Brown, Brownish yellow
Type : Whole, Sun Dried
Size : Length: 3-6 mm
Moisture : Max. 12%
Quality : Pure, Cleaned, No Additional Mixture and Colorants
Benefit : Cumin offers numerous health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, digestive support, immune system enhancement, and potential weight management and blood sugar control benefits.
With its warm, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor, cumin is a fundamental spice in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines. Available as whole seeds or ground powder, it adds depth to curries, stews, spice blends, and roasted dishes.
Premium Cumin Seeds (Whole or Ground)
Add depth and warmth to your cooking with our high-quality cumin, sourced from the finest farms. Known for its distinctive earthy, nutty flavor with a hint of citrus, cumin is a must-have spice in kitchens around the world from Indian curries and Middle Eastern dishes to Mexican salsas and chili recipes.
Features:
100% Pure and Natural
Rich Aroma and Bold Flavor
Non-GMO and Preservative-Free
Perfect for Roasting, Tempering, or Blending into Spice Mixes
Uses:
Ideal for seasoning meats, vegetables, rice dishes, soups, and sauces.
Try toasting whole seeds to unlock their full flavor or using ground cumin to add instant depth to any dish.
Our Cumin Seeds Singapore Grade represent one of the most soughtafter export qualities in the spice trade Characterized by their uniform size strong aroma and superior cleanliness these seeds are widely accepted in international markets for their excellent quality and flavor retention
Key Specifications
Grade Singapore
Purity 99 995 as required
Admixture Max 05
Moisture Max 10
Color Uniform light brown
Flavor Pungent and aromatic
Cleaning Machine cleaned Sortex cleaned
Shelf Life 12 months under cool dry storage
Packaging 2550 kg PP bags paper bags or as per buyers requirement
We offer Cumin Seeds that are sortex cleaned and processed to maintain a purity level of 99 to 995 meeting the quality expectations of international markets Known for their strong warm aroma and distinctive flavor cumin seeds are a key spice used in a wide variety of cuisines especially in curries spice blends pickles and snack seasonings Our cumin is carefully selected graded and packaged to preserve its flavor and shelf life We are equipped to handle largescale orders with precision and care ensuring timely deliveries and satisfaction across global markets
