Seeds

Cumin Seeds

Cuminum cyminum

Dried cumin seeds, Cuminum cyminum
Available forms

Egyptian cumin — prized for its high aromatic (volatile) oil.

Technical Specification

Botanical nameCuminum cyminum
CategorySeeds
OriginEgypt
Growing regionMiddle & Upper Egypt (Minya, Assiut)
Available forms / gradesWhole seed · Ground · Steam-sterilised
Moisture≤ 9%
Purity99% / 99.5% machine-cleaned
Colour / notesVolatile oil ≥ 2.5%
Harvest seasonMarch–April
ApplicationsSpice blends, seasoning, extraction
Packaging25 / 50 kg PP or jute bags
Minimum order1 MT / 1x20ft FCL
ISO 9001FSSC 22000HACCPSGS on requestFumigation (PH₃) on request

Documents on request: Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), Phytosanitary & Certificate of Origin. Typical export specifications - exact grade confirmed per contract and sample.