Ground Cumin Powder
Export Grade Sourcing, Technical Specifications & Direct Quotations
India produces over 70% of the world's cumin supply, cultivated primarily in Gujarat and Rajasthan to yield seeds with robust essential oil profiles and rich cuminaldehyde content. For the Commercial Baking & Blending grade, processors carefully clean, roast (if specified), and grind whole cumin to standardized granulometry profiles, ensuring rapid solubility, balanced aroma, and uniform dispersion in dry blends. Our sourcing platform connects overseas industrial buyers directly with certified, export-ready Indian processors offering complete traceability and batch-specific laboratory analysis.
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Ground Cumin Powder Technical Specifications
| Parameter / Quality Characteristic | Standard Commercial Value | Testing Method & Protocol Reference |
|---|---|---|
Moisture Content | 8.0% - 10.0% max | ASTA Method 2.0 / ISO 939 |
Volatile Oil (VO) | 1.5% - 2.5% v/w min | ASTA Method 5.0 / ISO 6571 |
Total Ash | 7.0% - 8.5% max | ASTA Method 3.0 / ISO 928 |
Acid Insoluble Ash (AIA) | 1.0% - 1.5% max | ASTA Method 4.0 / ISO 930 |
Granulometry / Mesh Size | 95% pass through 40 to 60 mesh (customizable to 80 mesh) | ASTM E11 / Sieve Shaker Analysis |
Salmonella | Absent in 25g / 375g | FDA BAM Chapter 5 / ISO 6579 |
Regulatory Compliance, Packaging & Ocean Freight
Target Markets & Quality
Global Standard
Ground Cumin Powder
Meets EU Regulation (EC) 396/2005 for pesticide MRLs, US FDA FSVP requirements, and Spices Board of India export mandates.
Facility Accreditations
Certified Exporters
Certifications held by verified processors for Ground Cumin Powder:
Container Freight Logistics
FCL / LCL
25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bags with food-grade inner poly liner; 25 kg / 50 lb PP woven bags with PE inner liner; 500 kg to 1,000 kg bulk big bags (FIBCs) on heat-treated pallets.
13.0 to 14.5 Metric Tons (approx. 520 to 580 bags of 25 kg, palletized/floor-loaded depending on weight regulations)
24.0 to 26.0 Metric Tons (subject to port-of-entry highway axle-load constraints)
Ground Cumin Powder Industrial Applications
Commercial Baking & Savory Baked Goods
Blended into dough matrices, flatbread premixes, and savory biscuit formulations where consistent particle size ensures homogenous flavor distribution and heat-tolerant stability.
Industrial Seasoning & Dry Rub Manufacturing
Serves as an essential aromatic base in taco seasonings, curry powders, and BBQ rubs; strictly controlled bulk density prevents particulate segregation in high-speed blenders.
Snack Food Topical Flavoring
Milled to 50-60 mesh specifications to provide maximum surface adherence and minimal dusting loss when applied to extruded snacks, crisps, and roasted legumes.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) & Prepared Foods
Utilized in canned beans, frozen entrees, and industrial marinades; requires verified steam sterilization to guarantee low total plate count (TPC) and pathogen absence.
Other Cumin Varieties Available
Singapore Quality (SQ) Cumin
India dominates global Cuminum cyminum production, with Gujarat and Rajasthan cultivating the benchmark crop for international trade. Singapore Quality (SQ) Cumin represents the industrial workhorse grade, commercially standardized at 99% purity through automated pre-cleaners, aspirators, and destoners to eliminate farm-level extraneous matter. Our procurement platform matches global spice millers, re-packers, and food manufacturers directly with verified Indian processing plants capable of supplying container-load volumes backed by batch-specific Certificates of Analysis.
Europe Quality (EQ) Cumin
India dominates global Cuminum cyminum production, with the Europe Quality (EQ) grade representing the highest tier of sorting, cleaning, and chemical compliance. Unlike standard commercial grades, EQ Cumin requires 99.5% Sortex purity, non-detectable Ethylene Oxide (ETO) levels, and rigorous compliance with European Commission Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). Our sourcing platform directly connects international food processors, spice millers, and ingredient distributors with vetted, audited Indian exporters capable of providing batch-specific COAs and full farm-to-export traceability.
Ground Cumin Powder Sourcing FAQs
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