Cumin Seeds
Warm, earthy and unmistakable
Sortex-cleaned cumin seeds with exceptional aroma and volatile-oil content.
Our contract spec, in the open.
| Parameter | RusNex spec | Typical market grade | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 9% | 8 – 12% | AOAC 925.10 |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5% | 1 – 3% | Visual / sieve |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5% | 97 – 98% | ISO 927 |
| Total ash | ≤ 7% | 9 – 12% | ISO 928 |
| Pesticide residue | EU MRL compliant | Not always tested | GC-MS / LC-MS |
| Aflatoxin (total) | ≤ 4 ppb | ≤ 10 ppb | HPLC |
| Packing | 25kg / 50kg PP bags with liner, or export cartons | Standard PP bags | Food-grade certified |
| Shelf life | 18 months | 6 – 9 months | Accelerated study |
Parameters are indicative of our standard export grade for cumin seeds and are confirmed against your specification before every contract. A full certificate of analysis ships with each consignment.
Cumin Seeds — export-grade specification
India produces over 70% of the world's cumin, and we source directly from Unjha — the global benchmark for quality. Machine-cleaned, sortex-purified and available in Singapore, Europe and Machine-Cleaned grades to match every buyer specification.
- 0199.5% purity, 1% max admixture
- 02High volatile oil (2.5–4.5%)
- 03Steam-sterilisation available on request
- 04Full traceability from Unjha mandi to container
Four variants of cumin seeds we ship.
Every buyer's specification is different. Choose from the variants below — or share your target profile and we'll blend to order.
Singapore Quality
99% pure, hand-picked — the export gold standard.
Europe Quality
98% purity, ideal for grinding and packaged retail.
Machine-Cleaned
97% purity — reliable food-service and industrial grade.
Roasted Cumin
Lightly toasted for maximum aroma and immediate use.
