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cumin seed

Name: cumin seed
SKU: 8615089
Price: 2599.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Balajii Exports

Service Provider , Manufacturer, Professional Services, Exporter — Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Replies in ~24–48 hours

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₹ 2,599.99 /Metric Tons ₹ 2,700.00 You save ₹ 100.01 In stock

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MOQ: 1 Metric Tons

Lead time: On request

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Origin: India

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Minimum order

1 Metric Tons

HSN Code

0909

Origin

India

Lead time

On request

Port of dispatch

On request

Packaging

Standard export packaging

Shelf life / storage

Store in a dry, cool place

Export markets served

Global markets

Ability to customise

As per OEM brief

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Company Balajii Exports

Balajii Exports

BALAJII EXPORTS is a trusted and dynamic export company based in India, specializing in the supply of premium-quality agricultural and food products to global markets. With a deep commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we source our products directly from the best farms and manufacturers, ensuring freshness, authenticity, and compliance with international standards. Our extensive product portfolio includes spices, groundnuts, fruits & vegetables, moringa powder, beverages, foxnuts (makhana), and a wide range of processed food items. Backed by modern infrastructure, rigorous quality control, and efficient logistics, BALAJII EXPORTS is well-equipped to meet bulk and customized orders, catering to wholesalers, retailers, and food processors worldwide.

Registered address: Ahmedabad, India. Industry: Food & Beverage › Food & Beverage Related Services.

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Established

1970

Employees

–

GST

24HQCPR2503A1ZE

IEC code

Not shared

Export markets

Global markets

Member since

Sep 2025

Turnover

On request

Incorporation type

On request

Product details

cumin seeds product summary

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Cumin seeds (

) are the dried, seed-like fruits of an annual herb in the parsley family (Apiaceae), widely used globally for their warm, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor. They are the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper and are a staple in Indian, Mexican, North African, and Middle Eastern cuisines. India is the largest producer, responsible for approximately 70% of global production.

Product Forms & Specifications

Forms: Available as whole dried seeds, ground powder, and as essential oil.

Appearance: Oblong, yellow-brown in color, and longitudinally ridged.

Quality Grades: Commonly graded based on purity (e.g., 98% to 99.5% purity) and origin, with "Singapore Quality" and "Europe Quality" being common export standards.

Specifications: High-quality cumin generally has a maximum moisture content of 6–10% and a minimum volatile oil content of 1.0–2.5%, which carries the strong, aromatic flavor.

Storage: Best stored in a dry, cool place; they have a shelf life of 12–18 months.

Culinary Uses

Tempering/Whole: Used whole for tempering (tadka) in oils, providing a smoky aroma.

Blends: A critical ingredient in curry powder, garam masala, taco seasoning, and chili powder.

Applications: Commonly used in soups, stews, roasted vegetables, meat dishes, and fermented dairy products like yogurt.

Nutritional & Health Value

Nutrients: Cumin seeds are rich in iron, manganese, magnesium, and calcium.

Health Benefits: Traditionally used as a digestive aid, it is believed to increase the activity of digestive enzymes, aid in nutrient absorption, and improve bloating.

Other Benefits: They possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Production & Cultivation

Key Producers: India (largest producer, mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan), followed by Syria, Turkey, and Iran.

Harvesting: The plant is harvested by hand, dried in the sun, and the seeds are separated through threshing.