Description
Cumin seeds are aromatic dried fruits used globally for their distinctive warm flavour and high essential oil content. KP Global Merchant supplies premium export grade cumin seeds selected for uniform size, strong aroma, and low impurity levels. The seeds are carefully cleaned, graded, and processed to ensure purity, colour consistency, and compliance with international food safety standards.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Form | Whole dried seeds |
| Color | Natural greenish brown |
| Seed Type | Elongated, well filled seeds |
| Purity | Minimum 99 percent |
| Length | 4 to 6 mm |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1 percent |
| Immature or Damaged Seeds | Max 2 percent |
| Insect Infestation | Nil |
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Max 10 percent |
| Volatile Oil Content | Minimum 2 percent |
| Total Ash | Max 8 percent |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.5 percent |
MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | Within export food safety limits |
| Yeast and Mold | Within acceptable limits |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Aflatoxin | Within permissible export limits |
PROCESSING
Machine cleaned
Air classified
Gravity separated
Sortex cleaned
Metal detection
Packed under hygienic conditions
No artificial colouring or preservatives
PACKING
5 kg
10 kg
25 kg
Packed in food grade poly lined export cartons or bags as per buyer requirement
STORAGE
Store in cool and dry conditions below 25°C and relative humidity below 65 percent
SHELF LIFE
24 months from packing date
