CUMIN SEEDS

Appearance

Whole, oval-shaped, ridged seeds with consistent size (typically 3-6 mm long)

Color

Brownish-yellow to dark brown

Purity

98% to 99.5% minimum (as per buyer requirement/grade)

Moisture Content

8% to 10% maximum

Foreign Matter

0.5% to 2% maximum (depending on purity grade)

Volatile Oil

1.0% to 4% minimum

Total Ash

9.5% maximum

Acid Insoluble Ash

1.5% to 1.75% maximum

Flavor/Aroma

Aromatic with a warm, penetrating flavor

GMO Status

GMO-Free (typically)

Residues

Must comply with the regulations of the destination country

Packaging

Products are typically packed in new multiwall PP (polypropylene), jute, or paper bags (25 kg or 50 kg standard sizes), often with inner liners to protect from moisture and contamination