Cumin Powder

Variety & Origin Identification

Varieties

• GC-4 (Gujarat Cumin-4)
• GC-5 (Gujarat Cumin-5)

Geographic Origin

Rajkot district & surrounding rural villages – Gujarat, India

Sourced directly from trusted local farmers and aggregators to ensure authenticity, traceability, and consistent quality.

Pungency / Aroma Indicator

(Cumin does not use SHU like chillies; aroma and essential oil content are the accepted indicators)

• Essential Oil Content: 2% – 4%
• Strong, warm, earthy aroma preferred by international buyers.

Color Value (ASTA Equivalent)

• Natural brownish-green colour
• Uniform colour with good lustre
• Suitable for whole seed use and grinding into fine powder.

Physical Specifications

Forms Available:

• Whole Seeds
• Powder (on request)

Seed Appearance

• Shape: Elongated, narrow seeds
• Texture: Smooth, dry surface
• Size: Medium to bold, uniform grading
• Free-flowing, non-clumping seeds.

Quality & Purity Standards

100% Pure & Natural Cumin Seeds

• No artificial colours
• Sudan Dye free
• No fillers, no adulteration, no added chemicals.

Moisture & Contaminant Control

• Moisture Content: ≤ 8% – 10%
• Strict testing for:
• Aflatoxin
• Salmonella
• Compliant with EU, USA & Middle East food safety standards.

Processing Methods

• Naturally sun-dried after harvesting
• Machine-cleaned & Sortex selected
• Multiple stages of cleaning:
• De-stoning
• De-dusting
• Metal detection
• Hand-selected quality inspection before final packing.