Cumin Seed
Cumin is the dried, white fruit with the greyish-brown colour of a small, slender annual herb. The surface of the fruit has 5 primary ridges. The plant is 15 to 50 cm high. The aromatic seed-like fruit is elongated, ovoid, 3 to 6 mm long, slightly bitter and has a warm flavour. The flowers are white or rose-coloured in small umbels.
Cumin seeds have an aromatic odour and bitter taste. It is used as a condiment, an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of loaves of bread, cakes and cheese. It is employed in native dishes of Central and South America. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic and astringent. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and for flavouring liqueurs and cordials.
As Cumin Exporters in India, our motto at NISHMIT IMPEX is a our strngth is our quality, making us one of India’s leading cumin seeds exporters and processors. We always aim to deliver high-quality products at competitive prices with prompt deliveries. We offer cumin seeds with 99% purity quality, 99.5% purity quality sortex clean, and 99.9% bold and sortex pristine quality. Our cumin powder has a minimum of 2% volatile oil, and we offer them in various packing options from 100 gms to 50 kgs. We also provide private labelling services for our clients.
Cumin Seeds Benefits And Uses
- Cumin seeds have plenty of benefits to improve overall health and fitness.
- It improves digestion, helps with respiratory problems, is good for the skin, and strengthens the immune system.
- It has wonderful antiseptic properties and gives instant relief against acidity.
- Cumin seeds are a wonderful source of iron and manganese.
- Cumin seeds are integral and essential flavours for different cuisines and add unique flavours to various dishes.
- When soaked in water and consumed, it can help treat diarrhoea. It has anti-inflammatory effects and can help lower cholesterol.
- Along with antioxidants which improve the health of your cells, it also has anticancer properties.
- It has anti-inflammatory effects and is also a memory booster. Cumin is also a diuretic to increase urine flow and relieve bloating.
- Cumin is among the most popular spices in Latin American, Middle Eastern, North African, and Indian cuisines.
Cumin Seeds Specification
| Properties | Values & Limits | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Harvest Period | Winter Crop (Feb/Mar) | |
| Colour | Light Brownish | |
| Packaging | 10 KG, 50lbs, 25 KG (55lbs) Multiwall Paper Bags and HDPE bags, 1 MT Tote bags | |
| Labelling | Private labelling as per buyers’ need | |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months from Production Date | |
| GMO Status | GMO-Free | |
| CONTAINER LOADABILITY | 20′ FCL – 13 MT / 40′ FCL – 26 MT | |
Cumin Seeds Product Specifications
- Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
- HS Code(s): 09093129
- Origin: India
- Type: Machine Cleaned / Sortex Cleaned / Extra Bold
- Purity: 99.85% / 99% / 98% (Singapore/ Europe)
- Extraneous Foreign Matter (% by weight): 0.50% Max
- Moisture: 10% Max
- Salmonella: Absent / 25 Gms
- Total Ash: 9.5% Max
- Acid Insoluble Ash: 1.75% Max
- Whole Insects Dead (By Count): 4 Max
- Excreta Mammalian (By mg./lb): 3 mg/lb Max
- Excreta other (By mg./lb): 5 mg/lb Max
- Mould (% by weight): 1% Max
- Insect defiled/ infested (% by weight): 1% Max
- Flavour: Aromatic with a penetrating flavour
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