Cumin Seeds from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
India produces 70%+ of the world's cumin. The finest cumin comes from the Thar Desert belt of Rajasthan and the Unjha region of Gujarat — where the arid climate and sandy soil produce bold, dark, aromatic cumin seeds with high volatile oil content. Aethon Overseas sources directly from these premium belts. Available machine cleaned, sortex cleaned, and double cleaned.
Aethon Overseas supplies cumin seeds available as machine cleaned, sortex cleaned, double cleaned, cumin powder. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Moisture | Maximum 9% | Hot air oven method |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 2.5% | By steam distillation |
| Total Ash | Maximum 9.5% | On dry weight basis |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% (machine clean), 0.5% (sortex) | Visual inspection |
| Admixture | Maximum 2% | Visual inspection |
| Colour | Dark brown-green, uniform | Visual grading |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Total Fat | 22.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44.2 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 10.5 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 931 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 66.4 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 366 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 499 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 1788 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 168 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 4.8 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 64 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 7.7 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5.4 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.63 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg |
| Folate | 10 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Volatile oil (cuminaldehyde) | 2.5-4.0% |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Machine Cleaned: Standard cleaning grade
- Sortex Cleaned: Colour-sorted, premium
- Double Cleaned: Highest purity grade
- Cumin Powder: Fresh ground, bold aroma
Uses & Applications
- Spice blends and curry powder
- Seasoning mixes and chaat masala
- Snack coatings and flavourings
- Bread and bakery products
- Sauce and dressing manufacturing
- Ready meal seasoning
- Restaurant spice supply
- Catering and food service
- Institutional kitchen supply
- Carminative preparations
- Ayurvedic formulations
- Traditional medicine ingredients
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| Jute Bags | 25kg, 50kg | 500kg |
| PP Bags | 25kg, 50kg | 500kg |
| Retail Pouches | 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg | 1000 units |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
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