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Spices
Cumin Powder
Spice up savoury applications with cumin powder – bold, earthy flavour made from high‑quality Indian cumin seeds. Earthy cumin powder – warm, nutty and aromatic. Export-quality product from India with hygienic processing and packing to buyer specifications.
Product Details
- Colour: Light brown to yellowish‑brown
- Form: Fine powder made from roasted or raw cumin seeds
- Botanical name: Cuminum cyminum
- Origin: India (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh)
- Product: Cumin powder (ground cumin)
Packing & Shipping Details
- Packing: 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg or customised – PP bags, paper bags or cartons
- 40 ft container: 20–22 MT
- 20 ft container: 10–12 MT
Physical Specifications
| Appearance | Fine, smooth and uniform powder |
|---|---|
| Colour | Light brown to yellowish‑brown |
| Particle size | 80–100 mesh (customisable) |
| Moisture content | 8–12% max |
| Flavour / aroma | Pungent, warm, earthy and slightly nutty |
| Ash content | 6–8% max |
| Acid insoluble ash | 1% max |
| Foreign matter | 0.5% max |
| Volatile oil content | 2–4% |
Chemical Specifications
| Moisture content | 8–12% max |
|---|---|
| Total ash | 6–8% max |
| Acid insoluble ash | 1% max |
| Volatile oil content | 2–4% |
| Fat content | 10–15% |
| Pesticide residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial load | As per food‑safety standards |
Grades of Cumin Powder
| Premium grade | Fine texture, strong aroma, uniform colour |
|---|---|
| Regular grade | Slightly coarser texture, slight discolouration |
| Industrial grade | Coarser texture, used in bulk production |
