100% Export Grade Inspected
Product Overview
Indian Cumin Seeds (Jeera) from Gujarat (Unjha mandi) and Rajasthan are celebrated worldwide for their intensely warm, slightly bittersweet aroma and high volatile oil concentration. Harvested under dry desert sunshine, our cumin seeds undergo rigorous pneumatic cleaning, destoning, and dual-laser optical sortex sorting to remove impurities, stalks, and dust.
Key Characteristics
- Elongated ridged boat-shaped seeds with golden-brown hue
- High natural volatile oil content (2.5% - 3.5%)
- Sortex cleaned with 99% / 99.5% purity grades
- Strict compliance on pesticide residue (EU, US, Japan MRLs)
- Steam sterilized option available on buyer request
Commercial Applications
- Curry powders, garam masala, and taco seasonings
- Culinary spice rubs for meats and vegetables
- Bakery items, savory crackers, and artisanal cheeses
- Cumin essential oil and oleoresin extraction
Technical Specifications
Subject to Final Buyer Contract| Origin | Gujarat (Unjha) / Rajasthan, India |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0% / 99.5% Sortex Cleaned |
| Volatile Oil | 2.5% - 3.5% Min |
| Moisture | Max 8.0% - 9.0% |
| Total Ash | Max 7.0% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.0% |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
| HS Code | 090931 |
Note: Customized parameters (e.g. customized moisture threshold, mesh sizing, aflatoxin ceiling, or sterilization) can be accommodated through DHV's contract processing capabilities.
Packaging & Bulk Logistics
Export Packaging Options
25kg / 50kg PP bags, paper bags, or jute bags.
• Custom buyer branding and multi-lingual printing available.Container Capacity & Shipping
Approx. 13-14 MT per 20ft FCL (26 MT per 40ft HC).
• Shipped from Mundra, Pipavav, or Nhava Sheva Ports under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms.Quality Assurance & Third-Party Inspection
Every consignment is inspected prior to stuffing. We facilitate independent third-party laboratory verification (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, or Geo-Chem) covering purity, weight, moisture, microbiology, and pesticide residues.
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