Cumin is a seed spice well known for its medicinal properties in India and many other Asian countries. A native of the land of Mediterranean, Cumin is now grown mainly in India, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, China and parts of America. A speed spice, cumin is grown mainly in hot climatic conditions. India is the largest producer and consumer of Cumin in the world. Indian output is currently estimated to be around 200,000 ton per year. Gujarat and Rajasthan are the major production centers of the spice in the country.
Specification for Cumin Seeds (HS CODE: 09093019)
| Type | Machine cleaned / Sortexed/Extra Bold |
| Purity | 99% / 98% / 99.50% (Singapore/Europe) |
| Total ASH | 9.50% Max |
| Acid insuluble ASH | 1.75% Max |
| Flavour | Aromatic with a penetrating flavour |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Salmonella | Absent/25 gms |
| Volaile oil | Min 2.00 ml/100 gms |
