CUMIN POWDER

ParameterSpecification
Product NameCumin Powder
HS Code09093129
OriginIndia
Botanical NameCuminum cyminum
FamilyApiaceae
Harvest TimeMarch to May
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 17 MTS, 40 Ft: 28 MTS
Appearance/ColorLight brown to dark brown fine powder
Aroma / FlavorWarm, earthy, slightly bitter with strong aroma
FormPowder
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.50%
Volatile OilMin. 2.0 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 9.50%
PurityMin. 99%
MicrobiologicalAs per international food safety standards

Description

1. Product Overview

Cumin Powder (Cuminum cyminum), commonly known as Jeera Powder, is a quintessential spice prized for its warm, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor. It is made by finely grinding dried cumin seeds and is used extensively in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines. Roasted cumin powder, which is dry-roasted before grinding, carries a more intense, smoky aroma and is particularly favored in Indian culinary traditions.

At CIELSKO ECOMMERCE LLP, a reputed exporter from New Delhi, India, we offer both regular and roasted cumin powders, ground from high-quality seeds. Our products are hygienically processedfree from artificial color or preservatives, and rich in natural essential oil content for maximum aroma and shelf life.

2. Key Applications

Culinary Use:

  • Adds depth and flavor to curries, chutneys, dals, spice blends, raitas, chaats, and more

  • Roasted cumin powder is ideal for salads, yogurts, and refreshing beverages like buttermilk

Medicinal / Traditional Use:

  • Supports digestion, improves appetite, and aids metabolic balance

  • Widely used in Ayurvedic remedies and detoxifying herbal formulas

Industrial Use:

  • Integral to seasoning mixesinstant foodssnacks, and ready-to-eat meals

3. Cultivation & Export Markets

Our cumin is sourced from premium cultivation zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat, regions known for their high oil-content cumin. Processing takes place in our ISO-certified, HACCP-compliant facility in Gujarat, ensuring food-grade quality and consistency.

Export Network:

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bangladesh

  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands

  • North America: USA, Canada, Mexico

  • Africa: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand

5. Indian Regional Names & Foreign Language Names

Indian LanguagesNameForeign LanguagesName
HindiJeera, JiraEnglishCumin
GujaratiJiru, JeeruFrenchCumin
BengaliZeera, JiraSpanishComino
KannadaJeeriegeGermanRömischer Kümmel
KashmiriZyurItalianComino
MalayalamJeerakamDutchKomijn
MarathiJeregirePortugueseCominho
OriyaJeeraArabicKammun (كمون)
SindhiZeroRussianKmin
TamilZiragum, JeeragamChinese孜然粉 (Zīrán fěn)
TeluguJidakara, Jikaka  
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