
Cumin Seeds
Botanical Name | Cuminum cyminum |
Common Name | Cumin |
Color | Light brown to pale yellowish brown |
Shape | Oval, slightly curved, with ridges |
Size | 4-5 mm in length |
Aroma | Strong, warm, and spicy |
Taste | Pungent, slightly bitter |
Moisture Content | ≤ 10% |
Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
Purity | ≥ 98% |
Broken Seeds | ≤ 5% |
Ash Content | ≤ 6% |
Essential Oil Content | 2.5-4% |
Volatile Oil | Present in high concentration |
Shelf Life | 1-2 years under proper storage conditions |
Origin | India, Egypt, Iran |