Cumin Seeds
🌿 Cumin Seeds (Jeera): A Complete Profile
🔹 Botanical Profile
- Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Common Names: Jeera (Hindi), Seeragam (Tamil), Jeera (Bengali), Jeelakarra (Telugu), Jeeru (Gujarati), Zeera (Punjabi)
🌾 Botanical Description
- Plant Type: Annual herb, 30–50 cm height
- Leaves: Fine, thread-like
- Flowers: Small, pink/white umbels
- Seeds: Boat-shaped, 4–6 mm, brownish-yellow
- Flavor: Warm, earthy, nutty
🌱 Origin & Cultivation
Native to: Eastern Mediterranean & India
Major Producers: India 🇮🇳 (Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP), Syria, Iran, Turkey, Egypt
Ideal Climate: Semi-arid, sunny, dry
Harvest Season (India): March–May (Rabi crop)
🧪 Nutritional & Chemical Composition
| Nutrient | Value (per 100g) |
|---|---|
| Energy | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Iron | 66 mg |
| Calcium, Magnesium | Good content |
| Essential Oils | 2–4% (mainly Cuminaldehyde) |
🌟 Cuminaldehyde provides cumin’s aroma & medicinal benefits.
✅ Health Benefits
- Aids digestion, relieves bloating & constipation
- Boosts immunity with antioxidants & iron
- Supports weight management & metabolism
- Helps control blood sugar naturally
- Improves respiratory health (expectorant)
- Antibacterial & anti-inflammatory
🍽️ Culinary Uses
- Used in Indian, Middle Eastern, African & Latin cuisines
- Spice for curries, stews, soups, rice, pickles
- Core ingredient in masalas & chaat masala
- Roasted cumin powder in raita, chaas, salads
- Typically tempered in hot oil to release aroma
🏭 Industrial & Non-Culinary Uses
- Cumin Oil: Pharma, aromatherapy, cosmetics
- Traditional Medicine: Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha (digestion, detox, skin care)
📦 Product Grades & Packaging
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| European Standard | 99% purity, cleaned & sorted |
| Singapore Quality | High oil content |
| Machine Cleaned/Sortex | Premium export |
Packaging: Bulk 25–50kg PP/jute bags; Retail 100g–1kg pouches; Custom & private label available
📈 Market Insights
- India = 70–80% of global exports
- High demand in ethnic & organic food stores
- Extensively used by spice blenders & processors
📄 Product Specification Summary
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cuminum cyminum |
| Purity | 98–99% (sortex cleaned) |
| Volatile Oil | 2–4% |
| Moisture | Max 10% |
| Shelf Life | 12–18 months |
| HS Code | 0909 |
| Origin | India (Rajasthan, Gujarat) |
🤝 Why Choose Our Cumin Seeds?
- ✅ Direct farm sourcing (Rajasthan, Gujarat)
- ✅ High essential oil content & strong aroma
- ✅ Export-quality processing & packaging
- ✅ Certified: FSSAI, APEDA, ISO, USDA Organic
- ✅ Reliable logistics & documentation