Cumin seed, (also known as Jeera, Zeera or Zira) is a small brown spice of oval shape with vertical lines on the surface. It is usually consumed as dried seed of the plant. It’s one of the most fragrant spice that is used for flavouring the food. Indian cumin seed is known for its pungancy and taste that is so strong that you can’t ignore it. Packing and Quality can be custmized as per requirement. Just fill the form at the right side to get the best Quote.
Physical Attributes
- Color: Brown/Grey/Black
- Shape: Oval seeds with ridges
- Process: Machine Cleaned
- Quality: Singapore/ Europe/ Premium
- Foreign Particles: 0.5 to 1%
- Moisture: 8 -10%
- Oil Content: 2 ml per 100 gms
- Harvest: February, March
- Packing: 5 kg, 10kg, 25kg, 50kg and Customized
- Material: PP bags or customized
Purpose
Cumin seeds are mainly used as spice condiments in dishes. It has many medicinal uses also.
Who can use
- Household, Restaurants & Kitchens.
- Catering companies for flavoring agents/Condiments.
- Super Markets, Hypermarkets for reselling.
- Importers, Wholesalers and retailers and others.
- Ready to eat food and ready to use spices manufacturers.
Shipping Information
- Container: 20/40 Ft standard containers.
- Humidity: 8% or less.
- Quantity: 13/26 MT per 20/40 ft. container respectively.
- Availability: Round the year
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Description
Cumin is a crop of “Apiaceae” family of spices. It is in the form of small oval seeds of the plant with each seed is grown in a fruit on the plant. It is usually consumed in the form of dried seeds or powder form . The botanical name is “Cuminum cyminum“. It’s one of the most fragrant spice that is used for flavouring almost all kind of foods and is an ingredient in the manufacturing of ready to eat mixed spices like curry powder, blend spices, breads, cakes and cheese. Available in Black, Brown and Grey colors, Indian cumin seed is known for its pungancy and taste and is loved so much that it is supplied the world over thereby making India the world’s largest exporter of the Cumin seed. For more details about Cumin, please click here. For ideas about finger licking recipes, visit our Recipes page.
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