Cumin Seeds (Cuminum Cyminum) – Sortex Cleaned 99.5% Prime Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Cumin Seeds</strong> (<em>Cuminum cyminum</em>) sourced directly from prime cultivation basins across the Mediterranean and Middle East. Harvested at full physiological maturity, sun-cured, aspirated, and processed through multi-stage optical color sorters (Sortex) and magnetic separators, our cumin seeds feature an intense warm aromatic fragrance, distinctive earthy-peppery profile, and certified high volatile essential oil levels dominated by <strong>cuminaldehyde</strong>. Extensively supplied to industrial spice blenders (curry powders, garam masala, taco seasonings), meat and sausage processors, culinary sauce and soup manufacturers, botanical oleoresin extractors, and retail spice packers worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Quality Focus: High Volatile Oil & Cuminaldehyde Content</h3>

<p>In global spice trading and extraction, cumin seed value is driven by seed plumpness, minimal stem presence, and volatile oil content. Our gentle processing safeguards the fragile oil glands in the seed ribs, guaranteeing a laboratory-verified <strong>volatile essential oil yield of min. 2.0% up to 3.5%+ (steam distillation basis)</strong>, ensuring exceptional flavor concentration and aroma retention in finished food formulations.</p>

<h3>Commercial Grades & Available Processing Forms</h3>

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<li><strong>1. Whole Cumin Seeds (Sortex Cleaned 99.5%):</strong>

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<li>Plump, uniform, light brown to grayish-brown seeds with intact lateral ribs (length: 4 mm – 6 mm).</li>

<li>Free from weed seeds, stones, dirt clods, and insect defects.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Whole Cumin Seeds (Machine Cleaned 98% / 99%):</strong>

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<li>Standard commercial grades for high-volume industrial grinding and oleoresin distillation.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Ground Cumin Powder:</strong>

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<li>Mesh Size: 40–60 mesh (Standard) or 80 mesh (Fine); ground under cold-milling conditions to prevent aromatic burn and volatile oil loss.</li>

<li>Uniform golden-brown powder with instantaneous aroma release.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Cuminum cyminum</em> L. (Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Cumin Seeds, Whole Cumin, Ground Cumin, Graines de Cumin, Semillas de Comino, Kreuzkümmel, Semi di Cumino, Kimyon Tohumu / Tane Kimyon, Jeera / Zeera</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>0909.31.00.00:</strong> Seeds of cumin - Neither crushed nor ground (Whole seeds)</li>

<li><strong>0909.32.00.00:</strong> Seeds of cumin - Crushed or ground (Powder)</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.0% – 99.5% (Sortex cleaned, metal-detected, free from stones and foreign seeds)</li>

<li><strong>Volatile Essential Oil:</strong> Min. 2.0% – 3.5%+ (Steam distillation method)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 9.0% – 10.0%</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 8.5% – 9.5%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.0% – 1.5%</li>

<li><strong>Foreign Matter (Stems/Chaff):</strong> Max. 0.5% (in 99.5% Sortex grade)</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low bacterial count; steam-sterilization available upon buyer request (Salmonella-free, E. coli negative)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Syria / Regional Mediterranean Hub</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Bulk Handling Standards</h3>

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<li>25 kg or 50 kg multi-ply craft paper bags with food-grade inner polyethylene (PE) barrier liner to lock in volatile aromatics</li>

<li>25 kg or 50 kg heavy-duty PP (polypropylene) woven bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners</li>

<li>Jute / Burlap export sacks (50 kg) lined with food-grade protective liners</li>

<li>Jumbo Big Bags (FIBC 800 kg – 1,000 kg) with top filling and bottom discharge spouts for automated industrial spice grinding complexes</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, and client-specified palletization standards fully supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because whole cumin seeds have a solid, moderate bulk density (approx. 430 – 480 kg/m³ for whole seeds; approx. 520 – 600 kg/m³ for ground powder), loading configurations achieve balanced weight-to-volume ratios while strictly complying with international container payload limits and road safety regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Whole Seeds (Loose Floor Loaded in 25/50 kg bags): Approx. 13.5 – 15.5 MT</li>

<li>Ground Powder: Approx. 16.0 – 17.5 MT</li>

<li>Palletized (25 kg bags): Approx. 11.0 – 12.5 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Whole Seeds (Loose Floor Loaded): Approx. 22.0 – 24.5 MT</li>

<li>Dense Ground Powder: 24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

<li>Palletized: Approx. 20.0 – 22.5 MT</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Approx. 21.0 – 24.5 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying volatile oil %, purity, moisture, and microbiological status, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Tested and certified compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) control, heavy metal limits, and US FDA food safety rules. Non-GMO, Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Flexible international trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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