Whole Cumin Seeds
Product Description
Atatva’s Whole Cumin Seeds reflect our uncompromising focus on quality and purity at every stage. From careful sourcing and strict sortex cleaning to hygienic handling and packaging, every step follows international standards to ensure top grade consistency and safety. We prioritize cleanliness, natural integrity and uniform quality, delivering seeds with strong aroma and dependable performance for global bulk buyers.
Our facility is equipped with advanced machinery to ensure every batch meets strict quality and safety standards
- Multiple magnet detectors to remove any metal traces
- High precision sortex machines to eliminate foreign particles and discolored or damaged seeds
- Grading and sieving systems to achieve uniform size and consistency
- Fully hygienic and traceable processing lines to monitor each batch
- Controlled cleaning processes to minimize dust and impurities
- Quality checks at multiple stages to maintain purity and product integrity
We follow strict quality control procedures to ensure every shipment meets international standards for cleanliness, food safety and visual consistency, with no added chemicals or artificial treatments.
Available Export Grades
| Grade Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Singapore Grade | 99% purity with bold grains and high volatile oil content, carefully sortex cleaned for consistent quality. |
| Europe Grade | 99.5% purity using carefully selected raw material with focus on microbial control, suitable for third party sterilization at buyer’s end. |
| Middle East Grade | 98% purity with uniform medium size grains, a cost effective option for value focused requirements. |
| Premium Grade | Up to 99.9% purity featuring extra bold grains and low ash content, ideal for branded and high end spice applications. |
| IPM Quality | Produced under Integrated Pest Management practices, ensuring lower pesticide residues and better crop monitoring. |
Custom specifications and packaging formats can be arranged as per buyer requirements.
Purity & Safety Highlights
- Thoroughly sortex cleaned and magnetically filtered to ensure high purity
- Free from metallic traces, dust and extraneous matter
- Lab tested for quality, safety and compliance standards
- Farm traceable and batch coded for complete transparency
- No ETO treatment or irradiation used
- Processed in hygienic facilities following strict food safety practices
- Moisture and quality checks conducted before every shipment
- Compliant with FSSAI, APEDA, Spice Board and international export quality standards
Botanical Profile
- Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Part Used: Dried whole seeds
- Appearance: Elongated ridged seeds
- Color: Pale brown to golden brown
- Flavor and Aroma: Pungent earthy notes with warm citrus like undertones
- Origin: India, mainly Gujarat and Rajasthan
- Harvest Season: Typically between February and April
Key Active Compounds
- Cuminaldehyde, ~25 to 30%, responsible for the characteristic flavor and aroma
- β Pinene, γ Terpinene and p Cymene, contribute to the overall spice profile and natural stability
- Thymol, supports natural preservation and helps maintain microbial balance
Technical Specifications
- Purity: 98% to 99.9%
- Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
- Admixture: ≤ 1%
- Volatile Oil Content: 2.0% to 4.0%
- Extraneous Matter: ≤ 0.5%
- Shelf Life: 12 to 18 months when stored in cool, dry conditions
- Packaging: 25 kg, 30 kg or 50 kg PP bags with food grade inner liner
- Processing Location: Unjha, Gujarat, India
Applications
- Curry powders and blended seasonings
- Ready to eat foods and ethnic meal kits
- Snack coatings and flavor infusions
- Spice oil extraction and oleoresin processing
- Nutraceutical and herbal formulations
Certifications (Available by Batch)
- FSSAI
- US FDA
- BRCGS
- IOPEPC
- Halal
- Kosher
- HACCP
- APEDA
- Spices Board India
- Lab Tested Reports (SGS / Intertek / Eurofins - On Request)
HS Code
09093129
Country of Origin
India