Cumin Seeds - AK Spices & Herbs

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Origin & Sourcing

Our premium Cumin Seeds (Jeera) are sourced directly from farmers in South Kerala and South India. We work with local farmers who follow traditional organic farming practices, ensuring the finest quality cumin with robust flavor and high essential oil content.

Sourced directly from Kerala farmers
High volatile oil content
Carefully cleaned and sorted
No artificial enhancements

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Types & Grades

Cumin is graded based on seed quality, cleanliness, and oil content:

Singapore Quality

Highest export grade with 99% purity. Uniform color and size, premium pricing.

Europe Quality

High quality grade with 98% purity. Excellent for retail and food service.

US Quality

Standard export grade with 97% purity. Good balance of quality and value.

Machine Cleaned (FAQ)

Fair Average Quality, suitable for powder manufacturing and bulk cooking.

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How to Identify Quality

Color: Should be uniform greenish-brown. Very dark or light seeds indicate age or adulteration.

Aroma: Rub seeds between palms - should release strong, warm, earthy fragrance immediately.

Shape: Seeds should be boat-shaped with visible ridges. Broken or powdery seeds are lower quality.

Taste: Slightly bitter, nutty flavor when chewed. Very bitter taste may indicate nigella/kalonji adulteration.

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Pricing Information

Cumin prices fluctuate based on harvest conditions and market demand:

Purity grade and certification
Volatile oil percentage
Harvest year (new crop vs old)
Order volume

Contact us for current market rates on premium cumin seeds.