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Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

Aromatic, highly volatile Cumin Seeds machine-cleaned to extraordinary purities (up to 99.5%+). Integral to global cuisines and medicinal formulas, these seeds are rigorously tested for pesticide residues to guarantee compliance with stringent European Union (EU MRL) and UK DEFRA import regulations.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Primary component in taco seasonings, curry powders, and Middle Eastern Baharat. Essential in commercial meat rubs, bakery goods (savory breads), and traditional medicinal digestive tonics.

How to Use / Processing

Dry roasted industrially to release volatile oils prior to grinding. Extracted via steam distillation for Cumin Essential Oil (high cuminaldehyde).

Nomenclature & Terminology

  • Indian Regional: Hindi: Jeera | Telugu: Jeelakarra | Tamil: Jeeragam | Malayalam: Jeerakam | Marathi: Jire | Gujarati: Jeeru | Bengali: Jira | Kannada: Jeerige
  • Global Markets: Arabic: Kamoun | Spanish: Comino | French: Cumin | German: Kreuzkümmel | Mandarin: Ziran (孜然) | Russian: Kumin | Japanese: Kumin | Turkish: Kimyon | Persian: Zireh | Italian: Cumino | Thai: Yi-ra | Vietnamese: Thì là | Korean: Kumin | Indonesian: Jintan | Portuguese: Cominho

Functional & Health Benefits

Rich in iron and powerful antioxidants. Historically revered for combating indigestion, acting as an antimicrobial/antifungal safeguard, and possessing anti-diabetic and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data
HSN Code 09093129
Botanical/Scientific Name Cuminum cyminum
Geographical Origin India
Primary Varieties / Grade Singapore 99% / Europe 99.5%
Chemical & Physical Specifications
Moisture Content Max 9%
Foreign Matter / Admixture Max 1.0% (Sortex/Machine Cleaned)
Quality & Compliance Marks Aflatoxin/MRLs compliant per destination
Logistics & Export Protocol
Primary Packaging 25kg / 50kg Export Bags/Cartons
Container Payload 13-14 MT
Fumigation Protocol Customized Treatment (Optional - adjusted strictly per destination port regulations)

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Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

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