Cumin seed is a native of Egypt but is now mainly grown in India, the Middle East (Iran, Turkey and Syria), North Africa (Morocco) and Latin America (Chile, Mexico). Indian cumin finds worldwide use in foods, beverages, liquors, medicines, toiletries and perfumery and grows abundantly in the mild, equable climate of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
From Latin America to North Africa and all over Asia, cumin is the most popular spice used. It is also widely used for medicinal purposes all over the world.
India is the world's largest producer and also the largest consumer of cumin.
Key Export Markets
- USA
- European Union
- Singapore
- Japan
- UK
- North Africa
Cultivation
Cumin is grown from seeds. Rich, well drained, sandy, loamy soil and sun are the basic requirements for its growth. The plants bloom in June and July. The seeds are normally ready four months after planting.
Production
The major Indian states producing cumin are:
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan and Gujarat contribute approximately 90% of the production in the country.
Grades
- 99.5% purity
- 99% purity
- 97% purity
Sourcing
Our sourcing network and processing units are based at:
We also source from:
Processing Care
Our processing units adopt modern and the highest standards of processing, packaging and hygiene. Processing of cumin consists of drying and cleaning. Sun drying is done on clean cemented yards or other suitable clean surfaces. The seeds are periodically turned over to ensure uniform drying. They are heaped and covered at night to protect from rain.
Specifications
Cumin (whole)
| Foreign matter |
1.0% basis |
| Seeds with stalks |
8.0% max. |
| Damaged, discolored, weevilled seeds, shriveled and immature seeds |
2.0% basis |
| Test weight (on count basis) |
Max. 300 seeds per gram |
| Moisture |
9% max. |
Packing & Shipping
Export
Packing
25 kg new multi wall paper bag or PP bags as per buyers' instructions
Shipping
12 - 13 metric tons in a 20' FCL
25 - 26 metric tons in a 40' FCL
Port of loading – Kandla, Gujarat, India
Domestic
Arogya Agmark Cumin Powder is made from the best cumin seeds procured and processed from Gujarat and Rajasthan giving premium taste and flavour.
Available Packs
Useful link (Spices Board of India): www.indianspices.com
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