Cumin
Iranian cumin for spice distributors, food manufacturers, wholesalers, and international importers.
Overview
AriaHerb supplies Iranian cumin seeds for importers, spice wholesalers, food manufacturers and professional ingredient buyers. Supply specifications can be matched to required quality, quantity, packaging and destination-market requirements.
Supply & Ordering Information
Key commercial information for sourcing Iranian cumin seeds. Final specifications, packaging and documentation are confirmed according to the order quantity, intended application and destination market.
- Origin
- Iran
- MOQ
- Confirm with quotation
- Shelf life
- Confirmed according to product specification and packaging format
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, protected from moisture, direct sunlight and strong odors.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cuminum cyminum L. | Whole cumin seeds of Iranian origin. | |
| Product Style | Whole / Intact | Other forms can be discussed according to buyer requirements. | |
| Moisture | ≤10 | % (m/m) | Maximum target aligned with Codex CXS 327-2017; batch result verified by COA. |
| Extraneous Vegetable Matter | ≤1.0 | % (m/m) | Target aligned with Codex Grade I for whole cumin. |
| Foreign Matter | ≤0.1 | % (m/m) | Target aligned with Codex Grade I for whole cumin. |
| Damaged / Defective Seeds | ≤5.0 | % (m/m) | Includes damaged, discoloured, shrivelled or immature seeds. |
| Insect-Damaged Matter | ≤0.5 | % (m/m) | Target aligned with Codex Grade I. |
| Visible Mould | ≤1.0 | % (m/m) | Maximum target according to Codex requirements. |
| Live Insects | 0 | Product should be free from live insects. | |
| Total Ash | ≤8.5 | % dry basis | Target aligned with Codex Grade I. |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | ≤1.5 | % dry basis | Target aligned with Codex Grade I. |
| Volatile Oil | ≥2.0 | ml/100 g dry basis | Aroma-related quality parameter; batch result verified by laboratory testing. |
| Pesticide Residues | Destination-market compliant | Tested against applicable MRL requirements when agreed for the order. | |
| Microbiological Requirements | Buyer / market specific | Microbiological testing can be agreed according to buyer and destination-market requirements. | |
| Contaminants & Mycotoxins | Destination-market compliant | Testing requirements are agreed according to the destination market and buyer specification. | |
| Reference Standards | Codex CXS 327-2017 / ISO 6465:2009 | Reference benchmarks; applicable batch specifications are confirmed before order. |
Packaging
Packaging requirements
Specify your required quantity, pack size, container format and intended application. Bulk and other packaging requirements can be confirmed according to the order.
Quality
Cumin quality specifications can be agreed according to the intended application and buyer requirements. Batch-specific quality information and supporting documentation are confirmed for the proposed supply.