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Seeds
Cumin Europe Quality
Premium whole cumin seeds carefully cleaned, graded and processed to comply with European quality and safety parameters, ideal for spice blends, seasonings and food processing.
Product Details
- Botanical name: Cuminum cyminum
- Grade: Europe quality
- Form: Whole dried seeds
- Applications: Spice blends, masala mixes, curry powders, pickles and snacks
- Origin: India
Packing & Shipping
- Standard packing: 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags with food‑grade inner liner
- Optional: Paper bags, cartons or big bags as per buyer requirement
- Shelf life: 18–24 months from production in correct storage conditions
- Storage: Cool, dry, odour‑free warehouse away from direct sunlight
Packing & Loadability
- Packing: 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags or multi-wall paper bags
- 20 ft container: 13–14 MT
- 40 ft container: 25–27 MT
- Min order: 1 × 20 ft container (14 MT)
- Payment: T/T or 100% Irrevocable L/C at sight
Physical Specifications
| Appearance | Uniform, well‑dried whole cumin seeds |
|---|---|
| Colour | Brown to greyish‑brown |
| Odour & flavour | Typical aromatic cumin flavour, free from off‑odours |
| Moisture content | NMT 10–12% |
| Extraneous matter | NMT 1% |
| Damaged / discoloured seeds | Within agreed European specification |
Chemical & Contaminant Limits
| Total ash | NMT 9.5% |
|---|---|
| Acid insoluble ash | NMT 1.75% max |
| Volatile oil | Min 2.00 ml/100 g |
| Purity | 98% / 99% / 99.5% (Europe/Singapore grade) |
| Foreign matter | 0.5% max (ASTA) |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25 g |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU MRLs |
| Heavy metals | Within EU limits |
