Cumin Seeds

Introduce a deep, earthy warmth to your product line with premium Cumin Seeds, an essential and highly aromatic spice that forms the backbone of flavor profiles worldwide. Harvested from the slender annual herb Cuminum cyminum, our cumin seeds feature an intense, warm, slightly bitter taste and a robust aroma driven by a high concentration of cuminaldehyde. At Aba Impex, we select, clean, and grade our cumin seeds to ensure they are free from dust, stones, and light seeds, delivering excellent quality and purity. Cumin is a foundational element across global culinary traditions, used whole in sizzling oil tempers or ground into spice mixes for Mexican taco seasonings, Middle Eastern stews, and Indian curries. Our processing methods help preserve the natural oils within each seed, ensuring that our clients receive a bold, long-lasting flavor and exceptional performance in every shipment.

Types

  • Premium Bold Cumin (Europe Quality): Highly cleaned, large-sized seeds with minimal handling damage, meeting strict safety guidelines for high-end European retail markets.
  • Singapore Quality Cumin: The international benchmark for bulk commercial trading, offering excellent oil density and standard purity levels for spice grinders.
  • Black Cumin (Kala Jeera): An exotic, slender, and darker wild seed variety that delivers an incredibly complex, earthy flavor with sweet, smoky undertones.
  • Pure Ground Cumin Powder: Finely milled from select bold seeds, offering an immediate release of rich flavor for commercial seasoning blends and sauces.

 

Specification

Properties

Values/Limits

Product Name

Cumin Seeds (Whole)

Shelf Life

2 Years

Moisture Content

Max. 9.0%

Total Ash Content

Max. 8.5%

Acid Insoluble Ash

Max. 1.0%

Volatile Oil Content

Min. 2.0% to 3.5%

Flavor & Aroma

Strongly aromatic, warm, earthy, slightly bitter, and deeply savory

Grade

99% Pure, 99.5% Pure (Europe Match)

Admixture Level

Max. 0.5% to 1%

Color

Light yellowish-brown to grayish-brown

Drying Process

Sun Dried / Regulated Mechanical Dehydration

Packaging

25kg / 50kg Multi-layer Paper or woven PP Bags

Origin

India / Syria / Turkey

Storage

Store in cool, dry conditions in tightly sealed containers to safeguard volatile oils

 

Nutrition Facts – Serving Size: 100gm

Nutrient

Amount per 100g

Calories

375 kcal

Total Fat

22.3 g

Saturated Fat

1.5 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

168 mg

Total Carbohydrate

44.2 g

Dietary Fiber

10.5 g

Sugars

2.3 g

Protein

17.8 g

Calcium

931 mg

Iron

66.4 mg

Magnesium

366 mg

Potassium

1,788 mg

 

Benefits And Uses

  • Improves Digestive Health: Significantly increases the activity of vital digestive enzymes, helping accelerate natural digestion and ease nutrient absorption.
  • Excellent Source of Iron: Provides an exceptionally high concentration of plant-based iron, making it a valuable nutrient for supporting healthy hemoglobin levels.
  • Supports Blood Sugar Balance: Contains natural compounds that help manage insulin response and support stable blood glucose metrics when used regularly.
  • Essential Flavoring Component: Forms the indispensable flavor base for commercial taco mixes, garment masalas, dynamic chili powders, and savory stews.