CUMIN POWDER

ParameterSpecification
Product NameCumin Powder
HS Code09093129
OriginIndia
Botanical NameCuminum cyminum
FamilyApiaceae
Harvest TimeMarch to May
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 17 MTS, 40 Ft: 28 MTS
Appearance/ColorLight brown to dark brown fine powder
Aroma / FlavorWarm, earthy, slightly bitter with strong aroma
FormPowder
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.50%
Volatile OilMin. 2.0 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 9.50%
PurityMin. 99%
MicrobiologicalAs per international food safety standards
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Description

1. Product Overview

Cumin Powder (Cuminum cyminum), commonly known as Jeera Powder, is a quintessential spice prized for its warm, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor. It is made by finely grinding dried cumin seeds and is used extensively in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines. Roasted cumin powder, which is dry-roasted before grinding, carries a more intense, smoky aroma and is particularly favored in Indian culinary traditions.

At AccelTrade Exports, a reputed exporter from Gujarat, India, we offer both regular and roasted cumin powders, ground from high-quality seeds. Our products are hygienically processed, free from artificial color or preservatives, and rich in natural essential oil content for maximum aroma and shelf life.


2. Applications

Culinary Use:

  • Adds depth and flavor to curries, chutneys, dals, spice blends, raitas, chaats, and more

  • Roasted cumin powder is ideal for salads, yogurts, and refreshing beverages like buttermilk

Medicinal / Traditional Use:

  • Supports digestion, improves appetite, and aids metabolic balance

  • Widely used in Ayurvedic remedies and detoxifying herbal formulas

Industrial Use:

  • Integral to seasoning mixes, instant foods, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals


3. Cultivation & Export Markets

Our cumin is sourced from premium cultivation zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat, regions known for their high oil-content cumin. Processing takes place in our ISO-certified, HACCP-compliant facility in Gujarat, ensuring food-grade quality and consistency.

Export Network:

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bangladesh

  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands

  • North America: USA, Canada, Mexico

  • Africa: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand


4. Indian & Foreign Names of Cumin Powder

Indian LanguagesNameForeign LanguagesName
HindiJeera, JiraEnglishCumin
GujaratiJiru, JeeruFrenchCumin
BengaliZeera, JiraSpanishComino
KannadaJeeriegeGermanRömischer Kümmel
KashmiriZyurItalianComino
MalayalamJeerakamDutchKomijn
MarathiJeregirePortugueseCominho
OriyaJeeraArabicKammun (كمون)
SindhiZeroRussianKmin
TamilZiragum, JeeragamChinese孜然粉 (Zīrán fěn)
TeluguJidakara, Jikaka

5. Packaging & Customization

Retail Packaging:

  • Available in 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, and 1kg

  • Options: laminated pouches, stand-up zippers, spice jars

Bulk Packaging:

  • 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, and 50kg

  • In laminated sacks or HDPE food-grade packaging

Private Label Services:

  • Full support for custom branding, packaging design, barcoding, MRP, and multilingual labeling

  • Tailored for domestic markets and international exports


6. Certifications & Quality Assurance

  • FSSAI Certified

  • ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP Compliant

  • Spice Board of India Registered Exporter

  • Roasted under controlled temperatures to retain natural oils and aroma

  • Fully compliant with EU, Gulf, and FDA food safety standards


7. Trade & Logistics Information

Payment Terms:

  • 100% L/C at sight via prime bank

  • T/T: 70% advance, 30% against scanned Bill of Lading

Price Terms:

  • FOB: Mundra / JNPT / Chennai

  • CIF and CNF options available

Delivery Lead Time:

  • 15 days post-sales contract confirmation

Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port and JNPT Port, India

Samples:

  • Free product samples available

  • Buyer pays for DHL shipping charges